Cells and Tissues

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025366
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to use and care for a light microscope.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Use a light microscope to produce a non-permanent microscope slide, explaining how this is done in accordance with good practice.

  • 1.2

    Identify cell components and structures in a named tissue as seen under a light microscope.

  • 1.3

    Show on a scale drawing the sizes of three organelles (in micrometres).

2

Understand the structure and function of cell components as seen in electron micrographs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the main cell organelles.
  • 2.2

    Explain the function of each of the main organelles.

3

Understand the methods of exchange between the cell and its environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the function of the plasma membranes.

  • 3.2

    Explain the main methods of transport across a plasma membrane.

4

Understand the structure and function of human epithelial, muscle, connective and nerve tissue.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain what is meant by a tissue.

  • 4.2

    Describe the structural characteristics of the main tissue types.

  • 4.3

    Explain the general functions of the main tissue types.