Semester 1st
(Human Genetics-NEP)
Department of Human Genetics, Sri Pratap College, Srinagar
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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.
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
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
Suggested Reading
Molecular Biology of Cell, Bruce Alberts
Molecular Cell Biology, Lodish et al.
Karp’s Cell and Molecular Biology, Iwasa and Marshall
Cell Biology, C.B. Powar
Cell and Molecular Biology, P.K. Gupta
Cell Biology, David Sadava