Main contents of the course |
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Readings/References/Notes |
The week |
Content (topic) per week |
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1 |
Cellular theory and internal organization - protozoa and eukaryotic - cell membrane theory and transport mechanisms. |
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2 |
The exact composition of the components of the cell. · Laboratory etiquette - the history and development of microscopes industry - the power of magnification and how to measure it. Optical microscopes (simple and composite). |
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3 |
Cytoskeletal Components and Structural Functions - Cellular Communication · A model of the process of examining cells using a composite light microscope (temple cells). |
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4 |
Bacterial conjugation- cell cycle in eukaryotes- mitosis. · The study of the difference between prokaryotic andeukaryotic cells is examples of this process. |
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5 |
First midterm exam |
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6 |
Meiosis - the process of gamete formation: spermatogenesis - the formation of eggs. · Study of cell division (phases of mitosis - phases of meiosis) |
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Metabolism : aerobic respiration, anaerotic respiration . Kreb's cycle - electron transport chain (E.T.C) |
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8 |
Definition of histology and tissue formation of embryonic layers. · Study of sectors in the embryonic layers. |
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9 |
Epithelial tissue: (origin, classification according to form andfunction, examples of each type). · Study of segments in epithelial tissues. |
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10 |
Second midterm exam |
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11 |
Connective tissue (characteristics, classification, examples of each type). · Study of segments in connective tissues. |
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12 |
Specialized connective tissues: (cartilage, bones, DM). · Study of segments in epithelial tissues. |
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13 |
Muscle tissue (origin, classification, function (muscular contraction). · Study of segments in epithelial tissues. |
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14 |
Nervous tissue (origin, classification and function). · Study of segments in epithelial tissues. |
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15 |
The final practical exam |
References
· Lecture notes in General Zoology course Faculty of Science / Zoology Department Faculty of Science / Zoology Department
· Molecular and cell biology McGraw Hill.