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Cell biology

Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive study of cell biology, starting with the historical and theoretical foundations of cells. It then covers the structure and functions of various cellular components in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including plant and animal cells. The course also addresses the structure of the plasma membrane according to the fluid mosaic model and different transport mechanisms across it, such as exocytosis and endocytosis. The course focuses on studying cellular organelles and their functions, including the nucleus and its components, the Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes, and chloroplasts. It also covers nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and the mechanisms of transcription and translation. Advanced topics such as apoptosis, nucleic acid extraction, and cell division are also included. The course aims to enable students to understand the fine structure and vital functions of the cell and connect this to practical applications in modern biological and medical fields.

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: 212 BIO

Objectives of the course :

The course aims to enable students to:
A description of the plasma membrane in terms of structure, function, mechanical properties, and transport mechanisms, as discussed in class.
The definition of lysosomes and a demonstration of their role in genetic and environmental diseases using laboratory methods.
Teaching basic cell biology concepts through student assignments.
Applying scientific skills in lesson preparation, online research, and scientific report writing.
Representation of mechanisms of transport across cell membranes using illustrations and scientific research.
Analysis of nucleic acid extraction from the nucleus and its correlation with cell division reports and the use of modern techniques.
Using the internet and information technologies to prepare presentations and work collaboratively on scientific topics.
Explanation of DNA and RNA structure, and the processes of transcription and translation, with reinforcement of scientific learning ethics.

Course outputs :

Knowledge & Understanding
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
To describe the structure and function of the plasma membrane and the mechanisms of transport across it.
To explain the role of lysosomes in genetic and environmental diseases.

2. Skills:
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
To apply the fundamental concepts of cell biology in scientific and practical situations.
To use scientific research skills to prepare scientific reports and presentations relying on reliable sources.
To explain the mechanisms of transport across cell membranes using diagrams and scientific models.
To analyze nucleic acid extraction processes and connect them to cell division mechanisms using modern techniques.
To employ information technologies, presentations, and teamwork in presenting scientific topics.

3. Values, Autonomy & Responsibility
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
To adhere to the ethics of scientific learning when explaining the structure and function of DNA and RNA and the processes of transcription and translation

Additional information:

The course focuses on linking theoretical and applied aspects of cell biology, while developing students' critical thinking and scientific analysis skills. It also supports the use of modern technologies and digital learning resources, and promotes self-learning and teamwork, which prepares students for a deeper understanding of modern applications in medical, research, and biotechnology fields.

Last updated: 2026-04-20