Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology
Subject BCMB30003 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
| Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: March, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: three x 1 hour lecture, and one x 1 hour tutorial per week. Total Time Commitment: 120 hours. | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: |
BSc students Before 2009: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Part A (521-211) Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Part B (521-212) 2009 and subsequently: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I AND 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II Other combinations that provide similar background will be considered by the coordinator.
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| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | Students cannot enrol in and gain credit for this subject if previously obtained credit for pre-2009 subject (521-303) Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology. | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: |
| Subject Overview: |
To complement the information explosion of the new genomic era, it is essential to appreciate the cellular architecture of cells and how the delivery of proteins to their correct locations in the cell is crucial for the complex intracellular signalling pathways that control cell morphology, organisation and behaviour. Topics covered include compartmentalisation in eukaryotic cells; intracellular RNA and protein traffic; the molecular structure, function and biogenesis of subcellular organelles; protein folding and maturation; vesicle-mediated transport; structure and function of the extracellular matrix and cell adhesion molecules and their role in diseased states such as malignancies; cellular stress responses and linked signal transduction events; cytoskeletal structures and the signal transduction processes regulating the assembly and disassembly of actin-cytoskeleton; molecular processes determining cell movement and shape changes; imaging of processes within live cells. Students should acquire an understanding of the relationships between molecular design, cellular organisation and biological function of normal, stressed and malignant eukaryotic cells, as well as detailed knowledge of the major experimental strategies for investigating the molecular basis of these relationships. In addition to these specific skills, students will think critically from consideration of the lecture material and research papers, expand from theoretical principles to practical explanations through observing and reporting research literature, and acquire abilities in collaborative working while participating in group presentations. |
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| Objectives: | This subject will provide a molecular explanation to facets of cell biology. This molecular level understanding of cell biology builds upon material provided in biochemistry and molecular biology year 2 level subjects and extends material taught in other biochemistry and molecular biology year 3 level subjects such as Functional Genomics & Bioinformatics and Protein Structure & Function. It will effectively complement offerings in other Departments that focus on cell biology, infection and immunity, neurobiology etc. |
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| Prescribed Texts: |
Alberts et al Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edition, Garland Science
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| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: |
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
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| Notes: |
Students enrolled in the BSc (pre-2008 BSc), BASc or a combined BSc course will receive science credit for the completion of this subject. Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an internet-enabled computer. |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)Biocellular Bachelor of Science Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology |
| Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Animal Cell Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biotechnology Biotechnology Cell Biology Cell and Developmental Biology Genetics Genetics Molecular Biotechnology Plant Cell Biology and Development Reproduction and Development |
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