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Fundamentals of Cell Biology (CEDB20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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; and
- 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: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following subject sets (A,B, C or D):
SET A:
All of:
BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms
BIOL10005 Genetics and The Evolution of Life
SET B:
One of:
BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms
BIOL10005 Genetics and The Evolution of Life
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
SET C:
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
SET D
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-SCIBIF Master of Science (Bioinformatics)
- MC-COMPBIO Master of Computational Biology
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
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% |
Hurdle requirement: Submission of at least 9 of 12 weekly worksheets (group or individual) | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Charlotte Clark Coordinator Jenny Gunnersen Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 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: 22 March 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 Zoology Informal specialisation Botany Major Botany Major Zoology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI 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 (Production)
- 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: 22 March 2024