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Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology (CEDB30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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
Subject Coordinators
Associate Professor Dagmar Wilhelm
Dr Michael Murray
Administrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain current concepts concerning the molecular basis of genome structure and regulation of gene transcription and translation, including regulation by non-coding RNA
- Explain how cell and tissue interactions shape a developing organism
- Describe genetic, molecular and cellular techniques, including genome editing, used to investigate developmental and cell biology processes in various organisms
- Analyse and evaluate scientific data and literature, integrating relevant concepts and skills
- Synthesise scientific literature to construct arguments and communicate findings to expert and non-expert audiences
- Apply scientific research and quantitative skills to develop broad experimental approaches to investigate molecular and cellular functions involved in developmental processes
- Discuss the ethical impacts of cell and developmental biology research methods and how research outcomes potentially impact on society
- Work effectively in diverse groups to investigate and communicate concepts in cell and developmental biology
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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science:
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
CEDB20003 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ZOOL20006 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20002 Genes and Genomes
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Intra‐Semester Test
| Early in the teaching period | 10% |
Intra‐Semester Test
| Mid semester | 10% |
Intra‐Semester Test
| Late in the teaching period | 10% |
One written report
| Late in the teaching period | 20% |
Final written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Dagmar Wilhelm Coordinator Michael Murray Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week (total contact hours: 36) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Associate Professor Dagmar Wilhelm
Dr Michael Murray
Administrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170hrs
Last updated: 11 April 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 Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Genetics Major Genetics Major Immunology Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Major Genetics Major Immunology Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Major Genetics 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: 11 April 2024