BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science Unit 1 Fundamentals of science
Identifying structures and functions in different cells
Learner name Target Assessor name
Date issued
07/09/2015
Completion date
09/10/2015
Ms Fensome
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Unit number and title
Unit 1: Fundamentals of science
Assignment title Identifying structures and functions in different cells
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Criteria reference
P3
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
Record accurately observations of different types of tissues from a light microscope
Microscope drawings of different tissue types
Task
No.
3a
Evidence
P4
Interpret electron micrographs of different types of tissues
Labelling of organelles, cells and tissues from electron micrograph and report on what each micrograph is showing.
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P5
M2
D2
Describe the key structures and functions of a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell
Labelled diagrams of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and explain the functions of the different organelles
Explain how the relative presence of different cell components influences the function of tissues
Report on the organisation and function of different tissues types
Compare different tissues with similar functions in terms of their structure and functions
Report on the comparison of different tissues within the body
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BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science Unit 1 Fundamentals of science
Identifying structures and functions in different cells
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science
Unit number and title Unit 1: Fundamentals of science
Start date
Deadline
07/09/2015
09/10/2015
Assessor name Ms Fensome
Assignment title Identifying structures and functions in different cells
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding of cellular organisation of a cell. Learners should be able to link the organelles present within a cell to its tissue type and function. They should be able to compare and contrast the different tissue types in terms of their structure and function and organelles observed.
Scenario
You have just started work in a cytology lab in the local hospital. Your work includes the analysis of blood and tissues samples to identify diseases and other problems. You have been issues with samples of slides of different tissues and cells that have been incorrectly labelled and you have been asked to identify and analyse the slides.
Task 1 P5: Describe the key structures and functions of a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell
You have been given a diagram of a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. Your task is to label all the observed organelles and explain the structure and the function of each of the organelles.
Due date: This provides evidence for P5
Task 2 P4: Interpret electron micrographs of different types of tissues
You have been issued with electron micrographs to interpret. Label the cells and organelles on the micrograph and explain what each micrograph is showing.
Due date: This provides evidence for P4
Task 3
P3: Record accurately observations of different types of tissues from a light microscope
M2: Explain how the relative presence of different cell components influences the function of tissues
3a: You have been issued with slides o f the following tissues: epithelial, connective, nervous, muscular Observe each of the slides under a microscope and draw and label what you can see. (Remember to only draw what you see, not what you expect to see). Label each of your drawings with the correct tissue type.
3b: From the drawings that you have completed write a report for your supervisor explaining the function of each of the slides. Explain how the presence of particular organelles influences the function of the tissue. Explain what organelles you would expect to see in each of these tissues and how the organelles enable the tissues to perform particular functions.
Due date: This provides evidence for P3 + M2
Task 4 D2: Compare different tissues with similar functions in terms of their structure and functions
Write a report to compare and contrast different tissues types within the body. Your report could be on cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscle or endocrine and exocrine glands. Include in your report the functions of the tissue, the organelles that are present that allow it to function and how it differs from other tissues.
Due date: This provides evidence for D2
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BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science Unit 1 Fundamentals of science
Identifying structures and functions in different cells
Evidence checklist
[Summarise evidence required, e.g. ‘leaflet’, ‘presentation notes’ etc.]
Labelled diagrams of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and organelle function
Interpretation of electron micrographs
Microscope drawings of different tissue types
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Report on organelles found within tissues
Report on comparison and contrast of different tissue types
Sources of information
Annets F, Foale S, Hartley J, Hocking S, Hudson L, Kelly T, Llewellyn R, Musa I and Sorensen J
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BTEC Level 3
National Applied Science Student Book (Pearson, 2010) ISBN 9781846906800
Fullick A – Heinemann Advanced Science: Biology (Heinemann Educational Secondary Division, 2000)
ISBN 9780435570958
Hocking, S, Kennedy, P, Sochacki, F. Heinemann OCR Biology AS and A2.
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Ms Fensome
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Mrs N Turner-Smith
Date 06/07/2015
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BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science Unit 1 Fundamentals of science
Identifying structures and functions in different cells
Qualification
Unit number and title
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in
Applied Science
Unit 1: Fundamentals of science
1.2: Identifying structures and function in different cells
Assessor name
Learner name
Ms Fensome
Criteria reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
P3
P4
Use a light microscope in accordance with good practice to draw and label samples of tissue types
Use electron micrographs and identify and draw the cell organelles
Achieved?
P5 Produce a short description of the structures and functions of cell components.
M2
D2
Explain cell differentiation and its importance in the formation of tissue types.
Learners should be able to identify different types of tissues from their observations of electron micrographs and explain how the presence of certain numbers of cell components influences the function of tissues
Compare different tissues, in terms of their structure, that have similar functions, clearly describing the differences between the tissues and explaining how both tissue types perform similar functions.
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