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Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine (BIOM20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Assoc Prof Odilia Wijburg
Dr Louise Adams
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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The subject introduces students to the molecular and cellular aspects of biological systems, with particular emphasis on human biology. The subject is arranged for students to develop an understanding of the molecular aspects of biology at the biomolecular, sub-cellular and cellular level, leading to systems biology at an organismal level. This includes an understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of infections and host cell responses. The subject is multi-disciplinary being co-taught by staff in the departments of Anatomy & Neuroscience, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology & immunology, and Pathology. There is particular emphasis on integration of these disciplines, with students receiving both theoretical and practical knowledge of fundamental research and development at the frontiers of these areas.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Integrate and apply key concepts in biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, microbiology and immunology to describe normal functions in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Integrate and apply knowledge of the basic principles of pathology to clinically relevant case studies.
- Apply knowledge of the molecular and cellular basis of infection, immunity and pathology to explain pathological changes to cells and tissues.
- Collaboratively apply knowledge in biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, microbiology, immunology and pathology to explain and communicate scientific observations.
- Collaboratively interpret and analyse scientific and experimental data relating to normal functions and pathological changes in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Generic skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- The ability to communicate scientific knowledge in oral and written format
- Collaborative learning skills in practicals and computer-aided workshops
- Collaborative learning skills to complete assessment tasks
- Skills in interpretation and critical analysis of scientific data
- Capacity to integrate and apply knowledge across disciplines
- The ability to comprehend a question, evaluate the relevant information and communicate an answer.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM10002 | Exploring Biomedicine | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10003 Genes and Environment
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
CEDB20003 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MIIM20001 | Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PATH20001 | Exploring Human Disease | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Passing BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine precludes subsequent credit for BCMB20006 Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written assignment (group work preparation - 4-6 students)
| Week 2 or week 3 | 0% |
2x written assignment (5% each) Throughout the teaching period
| Week 3 or Week 4 and Week 9 or Week 10 | 10% |
5x intra-semester test (10% each) Throughout the teaching period
| In Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10 and Week 12 | 50% |
2 x examinations Part 1: written exam, individual assignment, 2 hours (30%) Part 2: written exam, group (4-6 students) assignment, 1 hour (10%)
| During the examination period | 40% |
Must attend at least 80% of practical classes. Hurdle requirement: Must attend at least 80% of practical classes. | 0% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Odilia Wijburg Coordinator Louise Adams Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact hours: Weekly: 3hrs asynchronous lectures (pre-recorded) 4hrs synchronous workshops Fortnightly (total of 5 repeats): 3hrs synchronous practical 1hr synchronous assessment session Total contact hours: 92 hours 12 x 7hrs = 72 hrs 5x 3hrs practicals = 15 hrs 5x 1hr assessment session = 5 hrs Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Assoc Prof Odilia Wijburg
Dr Louise Adams
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
340 hours (including non-contact time)
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, Raff M, Roberts K, Walter P, "Molecular Biology of the Cell", 7th Edition
Recommended texts and other resources
These individual texts are strongly recommended if you intend to pursue further study in the respective area:
Nelson D, Cox M, “Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry”, 6th Edition
Griffiths AJF et al., Introduction to genetic analysis”, 12th Edition
Engleberg NC et al., Schaechter’s Mechanisms of Microbial Disease” 6th Edition
Kumar V et al., Robbins Basic Pathology’, 10th Edition
· Kumar V et al., 'Robbins Basic Pathology', 8th edition - Subject notes
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Students undertaking this unit should have access to an internet-enabled computer.
B-BMED students who fail this subject with a mark of 45-49%, who do not fail any other subjects in the same semester may be eligible for a progression supplementary exam for this subject in line with the Assessment Procedure(point 15). Students will be contacted via email by the University Results final release date if they are eligible.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Biomedicine Major Zoology
Last updated: 31 January 2024