Cell Biology - Online Course

The cell is the basic unit of life.

Cell Biology is an introductory course designed for you to learn more about biology. It is a foundation for further studies if you are looking to pursue a career in health sciences, biology or biochemistry.

Suitable for humans, animals and plants, the Cell Biology course is broad enough to be used in all areas.

The course is completely self-paced to suit your lifestyle.

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Course Outline
Course Code: 
BSC110
Duration: 
100 hours - Access for 12 months
Delivery: 
Online & Correspondence
Certificate: 
Statement of achievement
Lesson Structure: 
  1. Introduction to Cells and Their Structure
  2. Cell Chemistry
  3. DNA, Chromosomes and Genes
  4. Cell Division: Meiosis and Mitosis
  5. Cell Membranes
  6. Protein Structure and Function
  7. Protein Synthesis
  8. Food, Energy, Catalysis and Biosynthesis
  9. Intracellular Compartments, Transport and Cell Communication
  10. The Cell Cycle and Tissue Formation
Aims - the learning objectives of the course: 
  • Review basic cell structure and discuss the scope and nature of cell biology.
  • Describe the chemical components and processes of cells.
  • Describe the storage of genetic information within cells and how this information is passed on to the next generation.
  • Describe key concepts in molecular biology.
  • Discuss membrane structure and transport across cell membranes.
  • Discuss protein structure and function.
  • Describe and discuss protein synthesis.
  • Describe the significant processes involved in transfer and storage of energy in a cell.
  • Describe the significant processes that occur in cell communication and intracellular transport
  • ·   Describe the life cycle of cells and how they combine to create different types of tissues.