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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Basic Cell Biology
MED1121
0
0
0

Description
Essential principles and processes of cell biology with examples to show the clinical significance of a knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the cell. This module will include: an introduction to biologically relevant molecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids); cell membranes and organelles; energy production and membrane transport (diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport); the cytoskeleton and intracellular transport; biology of the nucleus and an introduction to the central dogma ('DNA makes RNA makes protein'); an introduction to cell division and proliferation, including the cell cycle and its control, an overview of mitosis, cell kinetics and the control of cell division.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF SCIENCE Department of Health & Medical Sciences
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: RAINA FERHANA HOSSENBUX
Telephone: 4037400
Email: r.hossenbux@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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