Course

Unit 1:
Introduction to Cell Biology; Cell structure and organelles, Membrane dynamics and trafficking, Cytoskeleton and cell motility.
Unit 2:
Molecular Biology of Gene Expression, Transcriptional regulation, RNA processing and translation, Epigenetics and chromatin remodeling.
Unit 3:
Cell Signaling and Communication, Receptor-mediated signaling pathways, Intracellular signaling cascades, Cell-cell communication and intercellular signaling.
Unit 4:
Cell Cycle Regulation and Cell Division; Cell cycle checkpoints and regulation, Mitosis and cytokinesis, Cell cycle control and cancer.
Unit 5:
Stem Cells and Developmental Biology; Stem cell niches and pluripotency, Differentiation and lineage commitment, Regeneration and tissue repair.
Unit 6:
Cancer Biology and Oncogenes; Hallmarks of cancer, Oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, Cancer stem cells and therapeutic implications.
Unit 7:
Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology; Immunofluorescence and microscopy, Western blotting and protein analysis, PCR, qPCR, and gene expression analysis.
Unit 8:
Emerging Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology; Single-cell analysis techniques, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, Organelle dynamics and cell imaging.

Course outcome

CO1: To gain a comprehensive understanding of cell structure, function, and organization.

CO2: To explore molecular mechanisms governing cellular processes such as gene expression, signal transduction, and cell cycle regulation.

CO3: To examine recent advances in areas such as stem cell biology, developmental biology, and cancer biology.

CO4: To develop critical thinking and analytical skills through the evaluation of primary research literature.

CO5: To gain hands-on experience with laboratory techniques commonly used in cell and molecular biology research.

Program outcome (PO)

PO1: Utilize scientific principles and methodologies to design innovative solutions for data analysis, experimentation, and product development for challenges in translational research.

PO2: Recognize the importance of environmental sustainability in translational research and strive to minimize adverse environmental impacts.

PO3: Engage in ethical conduct, leadership, active listening, constructive feedback, and interpersonal communication to facilitate productive collaborations and knowledge exchange.

PO4: Acquire fundamental and advanced knowledge and skills in project management, financial planning, and entrepreneurship relevant to translational research ventures and initiatives.

3 = High Affinity, 2 = Medium Affinity, 1 = Low Affinity, – = No Affinity

Program Specific Outcome (PSO)

PSO1: Addresses the complexity of interdisciplinary sciences in biological and medical contexts.

PSO2: Deals with regulatory affairs in medicine, covering topics such as ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks.

PSO3: Covers compounds as drugs and their efficacy, involving pharmacology and drug development.

PSO4: Explores the intersection of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence in biology and medicine.

PSO5: Deals with technology in personalizing medicine, involving precision medicine approaches.

PSO6: Focuses on communicating and disseminating science and medicine to the public, involving science communication and public outreach efforts.

Alberts, B., 2017. Molecular biology of the cell. (5th Edition) Garland science.
Lodish, H.F., 2008. Molecular cell biology. (7th Edition) Macmillan.