606-206 Cell Biology II. Cellular Interactions

Note

1. This subject is a joint Botany/Zoology/Anatomy and Cell Biology subject.
2. Credit cannot be granted for both 606-206 and 606-216.
3. Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject: exemption is not possible.

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Normally Cell Biology 606-205 (or 606-215), or Biochemistry 521-211 and 521-212 as a co-requisite.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This subject builds on the knowledge gained from Cell Biology I: Cells and Organelles (606-205), and now treats cells as living entities that interact in complex ways to create the tissues and organs of higher animals and plants. Topics will include how cells communication; how they divide, differentiate and interact to form tissues; and how they express genetic information during differentiation and morphogenesis. Throughout, the subject will emphasise how this information is derived from the integration of biochemical, ultrastructural and biophysical information.

The practical component of the subject will give students experience in how biologists design experiments and collect data, and how data are used in the formulation of theories. It will help develop student skills in observation, manipulation and analysis.

Assessment

A 3-hour written examination at the end of semester (75%), up to 3000 words of practical assignments (20%) and 1 short computer-based assignment (5%).