BIRCHAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

MODULE: Molecular Cell Biology

Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 30 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.

DESCRIPTION:

This program provides the most current information and understanding of molecular cell biology. Today, the key to a problem about neurons, cells, or cancer may lie in molecular and cellular research. In surveying cell biology and genetics, one does not know whether to marvel more at the endless variety of living systems or at the fundamental similarities in the mechanisms by which all cells operate. This program also explains the key biochemical principles behind the applications of molecular cell biology.

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).

Cell Development

Molecular Cell Biology

Academic Supervisor: María del Mar Sánchez Conde

More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.

* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.

* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.

* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.

* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.

* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.

* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.

BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

Cell Development

This course examines the genetic, molecular and functional aspects of cellular development, covering genome structure and function; gametogenesis; informational macromolecules; cell cycle control; gene-regulatory hierarchies in pattern formation, sex determination, cell-cell interaction, signal transduction, and hormone regulation; control of cell lineage and specification of cell type; and methods of genetic manipulation and modification.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Molecular Cell Biology

This course examines the organization and functioning of cells and cellular organelles at the molecular level; their processes and their regulation. It gives emphasis on experimental approaches and structural/functional relationships in the cell.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Cell Biology

This course provides an integrated study of the structure, function, and interactions of cells, with an emphasis on their molecular composition and dynamics. Topics covered include: membrane structure and transport; receptors and channels; protein targeting; cytoskeleton; cell cycle control; signal transduction; programmed cell death; cell adhesion and differentiation.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Nucleic Acids

This course examines the chemistry of RNA and DNA, transcription and splicing of RNA and their control; enzymology of DNA replication; the structure, replication, segregation, recombination, and function of chromosomes; and special topics on transgenics, genetic diseases and cancer.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Virus & Bacteria

This course examines the nature and multiplication of viruses and bacteria, considering the physiological, genetic, ecological, and evolutionary characteristics of virus and bacteria, as well as the relation of phenotype to phylogeny.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Molecular Biology

This course reviews the principles of molecular biology, including the biochemistry and molecular biology of nucleic acids; the Central Dogma; DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; mutation and repair; recombination and transposition; the genetic code; the turning on and off of genes; RNA, ribozymes splicing and development.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Macromolecules

This course studies the macromolecular structure that integrates the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and molecular dynamics in the cell. Particular attention is paid to the forces and energetics of single molecules and how they affect the cell structure and functioning.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Cell Bioenergetics

This course covers biochemical thermodynamics, kinetics, and bioenergetics. It considers the metabolism, photosynthesis, lipids, and membranes. It also reviews the relevant bioenergetic principles of photosynthesis, bioluminescence, photoinactivation and mutation.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Proteins & Carbohydrates

This course deals with the metabolic and physiologic concepts related to proteins and carbohydrates, their function and structure. It considers proteins and carbohydrates composition of food products, requirements through the life cycle, quality of protein, protein deficiency, carbohydrates physiological importance, low carbohydrate diets, glycemic response to foods, and inborn errors in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

Molecular Genetics

This course studies the nature, replication, regulation and mode of action of the genetic material with a detailed study of classical transmission genetics and modern molecular genetics, including current observations and concepts of the nature, organization, function and regulation of the expression of genetic material.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.

Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.

Non formal and independent education.