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 600-131 Biomedical Biology: Molecules, Cells & Organisms

Note

  1. This subject is only available to Bachelor of Biomedical Science students

  2. Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption from these experiments is not possible.

  3. Credit cannot be gained for this subject and 600-141

  4. This is a joint Botany/Zoology subject.

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dawn Gleeson

Corequisites

Students are expected to enrol in both 600-131 and 600-132

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

36 lectures (three a week), 36 hours of practicals (three hours a week), 10 tutorial classes

Subject Description

This subject aims to familiarise you with modern concepts of molecular, cell and organismal biology as a foundation for further studies in biomedical science. Two major topics are addressed: Cell and Molecular Biology - the chemical building blocks of life; functioning cells; cell evolution and endosymbiosis; cell organelles, their structure and function. Movement across membranes: structure, permeability and transport; the cell wall and extracellular matrix; cell metabolism: enzymes and cellular reactions; excitable cells; energy transformations; cell divisions: mitosis and meiosis; cells and tissues; cellular communication and signalling; tissue culture and cloning. Animal Physiology - a comparative approach to circulation, nutrition and digestion, excretion, respiration and gaseous exchange, thermoregulation, reproduction, development, the immune system, hormonal control and nervous systems.

Assessment

A 3-hour written examination on theory and practical components of the subject at the end of semester, practical assessment and mid-semester tests. Satisfactory performance in the practical assessment is a hurdle requirement for passing the subject.

Prescribed Texts

To be advised

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