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Fundamentals of Cell Biology (CEDB20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Principal Coordinator
Dr Charlotte Clark
charlotte.clark@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator
Dr Jenny Gunnersen
jenny.gunnersen@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
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:
- apply knowledge of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells to describe the range of cellular activities that are especially relevant to multicellular organisms
- describe in detail the structure and function of eukaryotic cells (animal and plant) identifying cellular compartments where various cellular activities occur
- 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
Students must meet one of the following subject sets (A,B or C):
SET A: BIOL10004 and BIOL10005
SET B: one of BIOL10004, BIOL10005 and one of BIOL10008, BIOL10009
SET C: one of BIOL10008, BIOL10009
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 | No longer available | |
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid Semester Test
| Week 5 | 10% |
Poster; group submission
| Week 9 | 10% |
Mid Semester Test
| Week 10 | 10% |
Weekly quizzes; open book Top 10 count (10 x 1.5%)
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Reflection tasks; delivered online
| Throughout the semester | 5% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Attendance of at least 9 of the 12 Active Learning Classes Hurdle requirement: Attendance of at least 9 of the 12 Active Learning Classes | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Charlotte Clark Coordinator Jenny Gunnersen Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Principal Coordinator
Dr Charlotte Clark
charlotte.clark@unimelb.edu.auCoordinator
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 Botany Informal specialisation Zoology Major Botany Major Zoology Breadth Track Cell and Developmental Biology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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: 11 April 2024