Anna University B.Tech BT(R13) 3rd Sem Cell Biology Detailed Syllabus

Cell Biology Syllabus for B.Tech Third sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.

The detailed syllabus for Cell Biology B.Tech 2016-2017 (R13) thirdsem is as follows

OBJECTIVES:

• To provide knowledge on the fundamentals of cell biology
• To help students understand the signalling mechanisms

UNIT I : CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE ORGANELLES     [9 Hours]
Eukaryotic, Prokaryotic cells, Subcellular Organelles and Functions Principles of membrane organization membrane proteins, cytoskeletal proteins eg. RBC cytoskeletal contractile proteins Actin, myosin, Actin Polymerization Act- myosin complex, mechanism of myosinATpase activity, contraction; microtubules, microfilaments activity in Organelle movement.

UNIT II : CELL DIVISION AND CONNECTION      [9 Hours]
Cell cycle – Mitosis, Meiosis, Molecules controlling cell cycle, Extra cellular matrix, role of matrix in cell enthore : Gap junctions, Tight junctions, Desmosomes, Hemidesmosomes

UNIT III : TRANSPORT ACROSS CELL MEMBRANE       [9 Hours]
Passive and Active Transport, Permeases, Ion channels, ATP pumps. Na+ / K+ / Ca+2T pumps uniport, symport antiporter system. Ligand gated / voltage gated channels, Agonists and Antagonists.

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[TOTAL (L:45 + T:15) : 60 PERIODS]

OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, the students

• Would have deeper understanding of cell at structural and functional level.
• Would have broad knowledge on the molecular interaction between cells.
• Would demonstrate a clear understanding of the signal transduction, secondary messengers.
• Would develop skill on working principles of microscopy and identification of cell types.

TEXT BOOKS:

• Lodish, Harvey etal., “ Molecular Cell Biology,” 6th Edition. W.H.Freeman, 2008
• Alberts, Bruce etal., “Essentail Cell Biology”, 2nd Edition, Garland Science, 2004

REFERENCES:

• Alberts, Bruce, “Molecular Biology of Cell”, 5th Edition, Garland Science, 2008.
• Cooper,G.M. “The Cell: A Molecular Approach, 4th Edition, ASM Press, 2007.

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