Overview

You will develop an advanced understanding of the components, formation, function, and relationships of the organelles and structural elements that make up eukaryotic cells;and will learn how organelle dysfunction can cause disease. You will be introduced to and will apply modern experimental techniques and strategies used to study cells and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Timothy Cole

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr April Tan

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain our current understanding of the function and relationships of key organelles; and convey obvious gaps in our knowledge;

2.

Outline how different organelles are formed, positioned, inherited and disposed of and how these organelles respond to a changing environment;

3.

Use your understanding of the mechanisms that target and move proteins to the correct organelle to explain how protein mis-localisation and organelle dysfunction may lead to human disease;

4.

Discuss how the application of fluorescence-based imaging and other technologies enhances our understanding of cells, organelles and cellular proteins;

5.

Design, plan, organise and successfully execute laboratory experiments relevant to molecular cell biology, and analyse, interpret and clearly report the results in conventional scientific formats;

6.

Conduct literature-based research, identify key knowledge and concepts and build coherent arguments and explanations either in writing or in oral presentations;

7.

Work effectively as a pair or in a group to achieve academic tasks collaboratively with respect for each other.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Enquiry-based learning
Peer assisted learning
Online learning

Assessment

1 - Quizzes
2 - Laboratory assessments (reports, worksheets, practical exam)
3 - Essay
4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources

Availability in areas of study

Biochemistry