| Short Description: | Cell and Molecular Biology 1 |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 010901 - Biochemistry and Cell Biology |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Requisites
Pre-requisite: CHE2120
Synopsis
The course is presented in two modules: in the first, the course introduces the nature of gene organisation, replication and expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. The course also provides an overview of molecular technologies including recombinant DNA techniques and standard molecular methods such as sequencing, RNAi, CRISPR-Cas9, in situ hybridisation, northern and western Blot assays, PCR, rtPCR and qPCR. These procedures underpin state of the art research and medical diagnostic assays. Applications of this technology are discussed. In the second module the course explores the nature of cellular ultrastructure; protein post-translational modification and targeting; vesicle transport in cells; regulation of the cell cycle and apoptosis.
This course contains a highly recommended residential school for both external and on-campus students (non-attendance will mean the student misses both an element for assessment preparation and an element of assessment).
Course offers
| Semester | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2021 | External | |
| Semester 1, 2021 | On-campus | Toowoomba |