Current Technologies in Metabolism (BMSC90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Magdalene Montgomery
magdalene.montgomery@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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The past decade has seen a growing interest in metabolism research which is reshaping our understanding of human physiology and disease, with the ultimate goal to aid in better treatment and prevention of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart failure, cancer and related metabolic diseases. This subject will bring together some of the most outstanding metabolism researchers, with a strong translational focus, to introduce interested students to the innovative technologies utilised in the metabolism field in both academia and industry. This subject will provide theoretical and hands-on experience in state-of-the-art innovative technologies for discovery and translational metabolism research, including measures of glycaemia, mass spectrometry-based approaches, as well as gene/protein therapy and pharmaceutical interventions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Appraise state-of-the-art technologies at the forefront of research in metabolism and metabolic diseases.
- Identify, explain and critique the relevant technologies for assessment of glycaemia and systemic metabolism, mass spectrometry-based approaches for metabolic advancement, and gene/protein therapies for drug discovery.
- Design and perform data analysis of relevant experiments in metabolism, using the above technologies.
- Apply innovative technologies to design and propose novel research to advance therapeutic development in the metabolism field.
Generic skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and constructively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team environment.
- Time management, self-regulation, project management and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to collect, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate authentic scientific data.
- The ability to communicate with varied audiences and stakeholders using appropriate written, oral and visual communication skills.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
6 Short reports on research workshops (500 words per short report)
| From Week 4 to Week 11 | 60% |
Written Assignment
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Magda Montgomery Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Magdalene Montgomery
magdalene.montgomery@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
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Last updated: 4 March 2025