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Stem Cells in Development & Regeneration (CEDB30004)
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 2
Subject Coordinators
Dr Mary Familari
A/Prof Robb De Iongh
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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This subject introduces students to advanced research topics in modern stem cell biology with respect to current roles of stem cells in development of organisms, regenerative medicine and ethical considerations of biotechnological applications.
Different types of stem cells will be discussed with emphasis on embryonic stem cells compared to adult stem cells and roles in embryonic development and adult tissue regeneration. Diseases such as cancer, anaemia etc., will be discussed in terms of dysregulation of tissue regeneration.
New therapies based on stem cells such as in vitro production of organs, stem cell transplantation and cloning will be presented along with the ethical dilemmas posted by these advances. The subject will also cover the latest advances in iPS cell technology and what this tells us about the nature of pluripotency.
Intended learning outcomes
To develop student awareness and knowledge of the major concepts relating to stem cell biology and regenerative medicine;
To cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the major areas of ethical contention in medical applications of stem cell biology;
To increase students’ knowledge of the experimental approaches and strategies used in stem cell research and medicine, and to think of ways that these could be applied to specific questions in biology or medicine;
To teach students to think critically about the new potentials, limitations and weaknesses that are associated with scientific advances in stem cell biology.
Generic skills
Analysing complex scientific issues;
Making a constructive critique of a scientific proposal;
Performing written communication skills at a high standard;
Contributing to intellectual discussion;
Analysing how science interacts with society.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Either of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CEDB20003 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ZOOL20006 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20001 | Principles of Genetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
or any other subject with the approval of co-ordinators.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Biological/biomedical 200 level knowledge
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
1 x 2 hour end of semester exam (70%)
2 x 40 minute multiple choice tests, one in mid semester and one late semester (10% each)
1 x written report (1200 words) due towards end of semester (10%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mary Familari Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Mary Familari
A/Prof Robb De Iongh
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None. Readings will be supplied.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Informal specialisation Reproduction and Development Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Plant Cell Biology and Development Informal specialisation Animal Cell Biology - 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: 3 November 2022