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Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology (CEDB30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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 Coordinators
Dr Dagmar Wilhelm
Dr Mary Familari
Administrator Coordination
Overview
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The subject develops a student’s knowledge of cell and developmental biology, introduced in second year subjects. The subject is arranged for students to gain an understanding of the approaches used to study cell biology and developmental biology and an appreciation of the major concepts involved in the development of a range of organisms – including microbes, invertebrates, vertebrates and plants. A particular focus is the range of approaches (genetic, cellular, anatomical and physiological) that are used to investigate biological systems and address current biological and biomedical problems, including human development, health and disease. This multi-disciplinary subject is co-taught by staff in the departments of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Botany, Genetics, and Zoology. A feature of this course is the application of this knowledge in pure and applied research and thus will provide a platform for students in many Life Science majors, including Biotechnology and Cell & Developmental Biology majors.
Intended learning outcomes
In completing this subject, students should:
- Gain knowledge and understanding of current concepts in cell and developmental biology.
- Familiarity with the genetic, molecular and cellular techniques used to investigate developmental and cell biology processes in various organisms.
- Gain an appreciation of how research in cell and developmental biology impacts on society.
Generic skills
In completing this subject, students should have:
- Ability to interpret scientific literature.
- Capacity to integrate knowledge across several disciplines.
- Appreciated the usefulness of basic research for understanding and solving current biological problems.
- Ability to critically analyse scientific data.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
BSc:
Any ONE of the following 200 level subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CEDB20003 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20001 | Principles of Genetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ZOOL20006 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20002 | Genes and Genomes | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BBiomed:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Pre-2008 degrees:
• Consult coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Three 40 minute multiple choice tests (10% each) in early, mid and late semester;
- One written report (1200 words; 10%) due towards the end of semester;
- Final 2 hour written examination (60%) in end of semester exam period.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Dagmar Wilhelm Coordinator Mary Familari Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week (total contact hours: 36) 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 Coordinators
Dr Dagmar Wilhelm
Dr Mary Familari
Administrator Coordination
Time commitment details
170hrs
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
• B Alberts, A Johnson, J Lewis, M Raff, K Roberts & P Walter, Molecular Biology of the Cell, Latest edition, Garland Science.
• Wolpert L. Principles of Development, Latest edition, Oxford University Press. - Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in the New Generation B.Sc, B.Biomedicine; pre-2008 BSc, BASc, BBioMed Sc.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology Major Genetics Major Immunology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Genetics Major Immunology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Genetics Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Major Genetics Informal specialisation Reproduction and Development Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Plant Cell Biology and Development Informal specialisation Animal Cell Biology 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024