BIO411: Cell Biology / Faculty of Applied Sciences

This course covers basic and advanced cellular studies of living organism, emphasising the relationship between sub-cellular structures, biochemical and physiological functions of cells as the fundamental unit of life. It will engage students through cognitive approach on fundamental knowledge and facts in cell biology and active participations in developing laboratory skills in basic and advanced techniques in cell biology. Students will demonstrate the ability to define, discuss, design and relate the concepts in cell biology to solve problems, analyse data, make predictions, explain and make conclusions pertaining to topics and issues described in the course outlines. Students will demonstrate the skills in laboratory practises to design and conduct experiment and communicate well on topics given. The outcomes shall be assessed through a variety of tools which include the closed-book exams, tests, quizzes, laboratory reports and poster presentation.