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Fundamentals of Cell Biology (CEDB20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Dr Jenny Gunnersen
jenny.gunnersen@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The subject builds on the basic cell biology concepts introduced in first year biology and develops students’ understanding of the processes that regulate the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Using examples from plant and animal cells, the subject will outline the cellular structures and molecular processes that are fundamental for regulating cell function in multicellular organisms. It will also explore the external signals (physical, molecular, electrochemical) that can lead to changes in cell behaviour, gene expression, protein synthesis or cell replication.
Intended learning outcomes
In completing this subject, students should be better able to:
- describe in detail the structure and function of eukaryotic cells (animal and plant), identifying cellular compartments where various cellular activities occur;
- apply knowledge of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells to describe the range of cellular activities that are especially relevant to multicellular organisms;
- explain how external signals can lead to changes in gene expression and protein synthesis;
- explain how cells communicate, including through the use of electrochemical signals.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be better able to:
- demonstrate skills in observation, data interpretation and reporting;
- apply analytical and problem-solving skills;
- analyse and integrate knowledge from various sources;
- demonstrate collaborative learning skills.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The following two subjects are prerequisites:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
The following subject is a non allowed subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Three 40 minute multiple choice tests (10% each) in early, mid and late semester;
- 2 hour final examination (70%) in end of semester exam period.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jenny Gunnersen Coordinator Charlotte Clark Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours two x 1 hour lecture per week, 8 x 3 hour computer-aided learning (CAL) modules. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Jenny Gunnersen
jenny.gunnersen@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
48 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
B Alberts, A Johnson, J Lewis, M Raff, K Roberts & P Walter, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 6th edition, Garland Science (2015).
- Subject notes
This subject is not available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
This subject is available to students enrolled in the New Generation BSc, pre-2008 BSc, pre-2008 BASc, pre-2008 BBiomedSc.
Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an Internet-enabled computer. During semester there will be limited access to computer laboratories.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Botany Major Botany Major Zoology Breadth Track Cell and Developmental Biology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024