606-309 Cell Biology III

Note

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 (1) to explore cell and organ function and (2) 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 3-hour written examination at the end of semester (64%), a review essay of no more than 3000 words (20%) and tests/ oral presentations (16%) during the semester.

All assessment components must be completed satisfactorily before credit can be granted for the subject.