Ultrastructure of Eukaryotic cell Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S2BT19.2022

Module name: Ultrastructure of Eukaryotic cell
Module code: 2BT_42A
Programme code: W2-S2BT19.2022
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
Module will familiarize students with the design and function of an electron microscope. The student learns the basic methods of biological material preparation for research in the electron microscope. Acquire knowledge of the ultrastructure of cell organelles in animal and plant cells. Possess the ability to analyze eukaryotic cell ultrastructure and will identify the basic cellular structures in the analyzed preparations. Acquired knowledge will enable students to explore the relationship between ultrastructure and function of the various cellular elements, and it highlights the complexity of eukaryotic cell construction.
Prerequisites:
Recommended: the implementation of the learning outcomes of the module on cell biology
Key reading:
according to the Syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Possesses the detailed knowledge about the eukaryotic cell ultrastructure. [2BT_42_01]
 2BT_W01_P [4/5]
Classifies typical cell organelles on the ultrastructural level in plant and animal cells and can explain the relationship between the organelle structure and its function. [2BT_42_02]
 2BT_W01_P [4/5] 2BT_W04_P [4/5] 2BT_U02_P [4/5]
Possesses knowledge about the methodology of biological material preparation for analysis in the electron microscope and knowledge concerning the electron microscopy operating principles. [2BT_42_03]
 2BT_W04_P [4/5]
Apply appropriate preparation techniques for electron microscopy, and is able to work with an electron microscope. [2BT_42_04]
 2BT_U01_P [3/5] 2BT_U03_P [3/5]
Distinguished the observed intercellular cell structures. [2BT_42_05]
 2BT_U03_P [3/5]
Recognize the continuous necessity of knowledge increasing about the cell ultrastructure. [2BT_42_06]
 2BT_U06_P [3/5] 2BT_K01_P [3/5]
Discusses the possibility of using the microscopic techniques in biology, biotechnology and related fields. [2BT_42_07]
 2BT_K02_P [3/5] 2BT_K03_P [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Exam [2BT_42_w02]
according to the Syllabus
 2BT_42_01 2BT_42_02 2BT_42_03 2BT_42_06 2BT_42_07
Coursework [2BT_42_w_1]
according to the Syllabus
 2BT_42_01 2BT_42_02 2BT_42_03 2BT_42_04 2BT_42_05 2BT_42_06 2BT_42_07
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2BT_42_fs_1]
Lectures showing selected issues with the use of audio-visual aids - multimedia presentations illustrating the issues discussed
 5
Independent acquisition of knowledge: work with the basic literature recommended in the syllabus, including also supplementary literature – increasing and consolidating of the knowledge
 20 Exam [2BT_42_w02]
laboratory classes [2BT_42_fs_2]
Working under the supervisions direction - the acquisition of practical skills in the preparation of biological material and ultrastructural analysis of plant and animal cells. Observation of specimens in the transmission electron microscope, discussion about and documentation (note, drawing) of the observation results.
 40
Preparation for the labs using recommended literature.
 25 Coursework [2BT_42_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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