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Semester 1st

(Human Genetics-NEP)

Department of Human Genetics, Sri Pratap College, Srinagar

Fundamentals of cell biology

The semester titled "Fundamentals of Cell Biology" provides an in-depth exploration of the core concepts of cell biology.

It covers the essential principles of cell theory, the structure and function of various cell organelles, and the role of chromosomes in genetic information and heredity.

Students will learn about cellular processes such as metabolism, cell division, and gene expression, providing a comprehensive understanding of how cells operate and contribute to the complexity of living organisms.

Unit-wise Learning Modules

This course consists of three theory units and one practical unit (Course Credit: 3+1). You may access the complete course details through the link provided below.

Introduction to Cell

Unit 1

Cell Organelles

Unit 2

Chromosome

Unit 3

Unit 4

Laboratory Component

Practical laboratory exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts

4.1: Preparation of Different Alcohol Grades: Learn to prepare various concentrations of alcohol solutions for laboratory use

4.2: Preparation of Acid and Basic Stains: Master the preparation techniques for essential cellular staining solutions

4.3: Study of Different Stages of Mitosis: Examine mitotic phases through prepared permanent slides

4.4: Study of Different Stages of Meiosis: Analyze meiotic divisions using permanent slide preparations

4.5: Ultra Structure of Cell Organelles (Pictorial): Visual study of detailed cellular organelle structures and functions

4.6: Karyotyping: Chromosome analysis and arrangement techniques for genetic studies

Enter into the Lab Course

Semester 1st Syllabus

UNIT 1: Introduction to Cell

1.1 Prokaryotic and eukaryotic Cell (Comparative account)

1.2 Chemical composition and structure of Plasma Membrane with special reference to Fluid Mosaic Model

1.3 Membrane transport – Passive, Active, and Bulk Transport

1.4 Membrane potential - Resting potential, Action potential

UNIT 2: Cell Organelles and Cell Cycle

2.1 Structure and function of Mitochondria, ER

2.2 Structure and function of Golgi bodies, Lysosomes

2.3 Structure and function of Microbodies, Centrioles, and Cytoskeleton

2.4 Structure and function of Nucleus, Nuclear membrane

UNIT 3: Chromosomes

3.1 Basic structure of DNA

3.2 Structure and organization of chromatin (Nucleosome concept), Euchromatin and Heterochromatin

3.3 Chromosome: structure, types, and Karyotyping

3.4 Cell cycle, Amitosis, Mitosis, and Meiosis

UNIT 4: Lab Course

4.1 Preparation of different alcohol grades

4.2 Preparation of Acid and Basic stains

4.3 Study of different stages of mitosis through permanent slides

4.4 Study of different stages of meiosis through permanent slides

4.5 Ultra structure of cell organelles (Pictorial)

4.6 Karyotyping