Organelles and Cells

INS Modules

Organelles and Cells

This modules follows on from Atoms and Molecules integratingmathematics, computing and the physical sciences to understand life at the scale of intracellular organelles and the cells that they form.Students will learn to solve scientific problems in this area by integrating concepts and approaches from different scientific disciplines.

After completing the module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to apply creative analytical thinking in order to frame and answer scientific questions, especially about the structures, functions and mechanisms of cells and cellular organelles.

• Use mathematical approaches to solve problems relating to the structure and behaviours of living cells and their organelles.

• Describe and interpret quantitatively the mechanisms by which life harnesses electrical forces

• Describe and interpret quantitatively how synthetic biology can be used to interrogate the mechanisms of life.

• Demonstrate a grasp of the properties of light and the principles of optical image formation

• Describe and interpret quantitatively how chemical biology can be used to interrogate the mechanisms of life.

• Access and use the scientific literature effectively

• Harness computation to analyse scientific data

• Demonstrate the hands-on practical skills required to perform experimental tests of tractable scientific questions, especially about the structure and dynamics of cells and their organelles.