| Module code | MLB 111 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Module content | Introduction to the molecular structure and function of the cell. Basic chemistry of the cell. Structure and composition of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Ultrastructure and function of cellular organelles, membranes and the cytoskeleton. General principles of energy, enzymes and cell metabolism. Selected processes, e.g. glycolysis, respiration and/or photosynthesis. Introduction to molecular genetics: DNA structure and replication, transcription, translation. Cell growth and cell division. |
| Module credits | 16.00 |
| NQF Level | 05 |
| Programmes |
BEd Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
BSc Computer Science BSc Information and Knowledge Systems BChD BDietetics MBChB BSc Biochemistry BSc Biological Sciences BSc Biotechnology BSc Chemistry BSc Culinary Science BSc Ecology BSc Entomology BSc Food Science BSc Genetics BSc Geography and Environmental Science BSc Human Genetics BSc Human Physiology BSc Human Physiology, Genetics and Psychology BSc Medical Sciences BSc Microbiology BSc Nutrition BSc Physics BSc Plant Science BSc Zoology BScAgric Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management BScAgric Animal Science BScAgric Applied Plant and Soil Sciences BScAgric Plant Pathology BVSc |
| Service modules | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Faculty of Education Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Veterinary Science |
| Prerequisites | A candidate who has passed Mathematics with at least 60% in the Grade 12 examination |
| Contact time | 1 practical/tutorial per week, 4 lectures per week |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Department | Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology |
| Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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