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Cell and Developmental Biology
Bachelor of ScienceMajorYear: 2020
Cell and Developmental Biology
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Robb De Iongh
Coordinator
Email: r.deIongh@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
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Future students:
- Further information: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
This major provides students with broad understanding of cell structure and function and explores genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of development in a range of organisms and experimental models. It highlights the research methodologies used and how knowledge is applied to improve the human condition. Students should develop specialist skills in understanding cellular processes and experimental approaches used to investigate them. They should also develop generic skills in integrating information from diverse fields, communication and presentation of information, teamwork and independent learning that will equip them for a range of careers in research, biotechnology, government agencies, agriculture, medico-legal and journalism.
Intended learning outcomes
Cell & Developmental Biology Major Graduates should demonstrate:
- a broad knowledge of cell and developmental biology concepts, with particular understanding of cellular mechanisms that underlie some of the processes that lead to formation of living organisms from a single fertilised cell;
- an awareness of scientific methods and research skills used to investigate cell & developmental biology problems;
- awareness of ethical issues in cell and developmental biology research, particularly in relation to stem cells, in vitro fertilisation and assisted reproductive technologies;
- a capacity to evaluate and synthesise information from a wide range of sources in order to communicate ideas, concepts and construct arguments in both non-scientific and scientific language.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
50 credit points
Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.
Subject Options
All students complete:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEDB30002 | Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus at least one of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB30003 | Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL30001 | Reproductive Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BOTA30005 | Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BTCH30003 | Biotechnology in Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CEDB30003 | Developmental Biology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CEDB30004 | Stem Cells in Development & Regeneration | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus up to two of (if required to make up 50 points):
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB30002 | Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BCMB30004 | Cell Signalling and Neurochemistry | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL30002 | Experimental Reproductive Physiology | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
| BIOM30003 | Biomedical Science Research Project |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (Off Campus)
Semester 1 (Off Campus)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
| GENE30002 | Genes: Organisation and Function | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MIIM30002 | Principles of Immunology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NEUR30005 | Developmental Neurobiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NEUR30002 | Neurophysiology: Neurons and Circuits | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PATH30001 | Mechanisms of Human Disease | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020