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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Horticulture
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Rehovot
Course/Module Coordinator:
vainstein
Coordinator Office Hours:
by appointment
Teaching Staff:
Prof Alexander Vainstein
Gozal Ben-Hayyim
Einat Sadot
Course/Module description:
Studying the various terms related to membranes in plants and animals. The fluid mosaic model of cell membranes' structure. Methods for membrane isolations. Analytical methods for specific membranal parameters such as fluidity, permeability and conductivity. The importance of compartmentalization and target signals for specific compartments within the cell. The involvment of membranes in different cell processes (endocytosis; hormone reactions, etc). The importance of the membrane for bioenergetic processes. Biogenesis and membrane recycling. Interactions of membranes and membrane-containing organelles with the cytoskeleton. The involvement of the membrane in aging and stresses. Model systems and their use.
Course/Module aims:
understanding membrane functions
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
research on topics dealing with membranes
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
lectures
Course/Module Content:
Studying the various terms related to membranes in plants and animals. The fluid mosaic model of cell membranes' structure. Methods for membrane isolations. Analytical methods for specific membranal parameters such as fluidity, permeability and conductivity. The importance of compartmentalization and target signals for specific compartments within the cell. The involvment of membranes in different cell processes (endocytosis; hormone reactions, etc). The importance of the membrane for bioenergetic processes. Biogenesis and membrane recycling. Interactions of membranes and membrane-containing organelles with the cytoskeleton. The involvement of the membrane in aging and stresses. Model systems and their use.
Required Reading:
-
Additional Reading Material:
-
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 100 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
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