Syllabus
* Syllabus
• Comparative analysis of plant cytoskeletal components and signalling pathways.
• An appreciation of the differences between the organisation and dynamics of the microtubule and actin cytoskeletons for function in plant cells and potential use in biotechnology.
• Understanding the involvement of the cytoskeleton in plant signalling pathways ether shared with other eukaryotic systems or unique to plants.
• A focus on the novel plant cytoskeleton and membrane interactions.
Annotation
Aim:
Advanced level study of the contribution of the internal cellular architecture, the cytoskeleton and associated proteins, to cell function in eukaryotic cells.
Learning outcomes: 1) Subject-specific Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the contribution of the cytoskeleton and associated structures to cell architecture.
• Knowledge of how cell function is determined by the internal cell architecture.
• Knowledge of the different mechanisms that can regulate cytoarchitecture distribution and therefore function.
• Understanding of the link between cytoarchitecture and mutation (loss of/Altered function). 2) Key Skills:
• Literacy, in being able to consult and extract information from printed and on-line archives.
• Data analysis, in interpretation and critical analysis of data relevant to cell architecture.
• Self-motivation, in self-guided learning.
Modes of Teaching and Learning
• Lectures to deliver subject-specific knowledge.
• Self-guided learning contributing to subject-specific knowledge and self-motivation.
• Small group work for the appreciation of contemporary topics focussed on recent publications.
• Student-led presentations in a PechaKucha style.