606-309 Cell Biology III

Note

This is a joint Botany/Anatomy and Cell Biology/Zoology subject

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Cell Biology 606-205 and 606-206 or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 521-211 and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 521-212. Other combinations that provide a similar background will be considered by the coordinators.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Topics to be covered include:

• the importance and applications of cell biology;
• regulation of cell phenotype, cell transformation;
• recombinant protein technology;
• plant and animal genetic manipulation; transgenesis;
• molecular basis of cell interactions; applications of plant and animal cell culture;
• cell transplantation; gene therapy
• exploitation and commercialization of cell biology; ethical issues

At the completion of this subject, students should gain:

• An advanced level of understanding of the ways in which phenotype can be manipulated to explore cell and organ function and in biotechnology of plants and animals;
• Knowledge of the applications of cell biology in research, industry and human welfare, and policy and regulatory issues relevant to cell biology and biotechnology.;

Assessment

A three-hour written examination at the end of semester (80%) and a review essay of no more than 3000 words (20%).