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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Cell Biology online programme aims to give the candidates a basic idea about biochemistry, genetics, and molecular cell biology. Cell Biology is an interdisciplinary subject which provides detailed knowledge about the structure & functions of cells and cellular components.

The Cell Biology certification course by Swayam, which is an undergraduate-level course, is divided into different modules. Each module will focus on a different area of cellular biology. Topics include the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell organelles, cellular communication, membrane and organelle structure, and function, among others.

Moreover, the Cell Biology certification programme takes around 12 weeks to complete. Dr. K. Sanatombi, assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Manipal University, will instruct the course. It is an online course replete with video lectures, assignments, quizzes, and study material. You will also receive a certificate once you take the end term examination and secure the qualifying marks.

The Highlights

100% Online course
Video tutorials
Reading material
Course available in regional languages
12-weeks duration
Core course
Undergraduate-level course
Certification exam
Free course

Programme Offerings

100% online course
Downloadable study material
video lectures
assignments
End-term Examination
Certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Manipur University, Imphal

Eligibility Criteria

To receive the Cell Biology certificate, candidates must appear for a proctored examination near the end of term and secure at least 70% marks to clear the exam successfully. They also need to submit the internal assessments on time and obtain at least 30% marks.

What you will learn

Knowledge of BiologyKnowledge of genetics

After completing the Cell Biology online course by Swayam, candidates will become adept in the following:

About prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Chemical composition of the cell, cellular communication, and cell organelles
Knowledge about the organisation of cells and the various functions occurring inside a cell

Who it is for

BotanistEcologistBiologistEnvironmentalist

The Cell Biology course by Swayam is mainly intended for undergraduate students who want to understand the basics of cell biology.

Admission Details

Join the Cell Biology programme by Swayam by visiting the link https://swayam.gov.in/
Proceed with the admission process by clicking on the 'Sign in/Register' tab.
Then, sign up with Swayam by creating an account. Create a username and password to do the same.
Finally, start the course.

Application Details

There is no such application form to apply for the Cell Biology certification course. However, you have to fill a registration form to sign up with Swayam.

The Syllabus

Cells
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
Plant and animal cells
Chemical components of biological membranes

Organization and Fluid Mosaic Model
Extracellular Structures
Cytosol
Enzymes

Eukaryotic Cell organelles
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
ribosomes and nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes and Peroxisomes
Membrane Vacuolar system

Cytoskeletons and Cell Membrane
Membrane Transport
Protein Trafficking
Ubiquitin Receptors and Protein Quality Control
Subcellular Fractionation

Nucleus: Structure and Function
Chromosomes and their structure Cell division:
- Comparison between Mitosis and Meiosis and crossing over,
- Symmetric and asymmetric cell divisions

Cell Cycle and its regulation
Regulation of DNA replication
Cell differentiation and stem cells
Tumor Suppressor Genes and Oncogenes

Brief outline of Cancer Biochemistry and Cancer Phase of Cell Cycle
Cell Migration and Cancer Metastasis
Brief Treatment on cell culturing:
- Apoptosis and ageing
- Agents promoting carcinogenesis

Autophagy
Nerve cell signaling
Signal Transduction by Cytokine and Nuclear Receptors
Signal Transduction by G proteins

Introduction to Lab Safety:
- Micro pipette use
- solutions
- dilutions
- unit conversions,
Demonstration of dialysis
Study of plasmolysis and de-plasmolysis
Enzyme activity assay

Study of structure of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cell
Cell viability assay
Study of mitosis in onion root
Preparation of Nuclear
Mitochondrial & cytoplasmic fractions

Instructors

Manipur University, Imphal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How much time does it take to complete the cell biology course?

It takes approximately 12 weeks to complete the Cell Biology programme by Swayam.

2: Will I have to pay a course fee?

All the course material, tutorials, and practice tests can be accessed completely free of cost. However, you must pay an examination fee to take the end term exam.

3: Will there be any examination?

The course will have weekly assignments and quizzes for self-assessment; however, the end-of-term examination is optional.

4: Will I get a certificate?

You will get a certificate only after you appear for the end-of-term examination and secure the required marks to be eligible for certification.

5: Will the end-term examination be online?

The end-term examination will be conducted offline, in the presence of a proctor. The candidate must appear for the test at the designated centre and at the specified time.