Practical Assessments 1-4 (2.5% each)

Advanced Molecular Basis of Disease

BC5102 - Advanced Molecular Basis of Disease

This subject builds on the principles and concepts introduced in BM1201 and BM2330 and focuses on how eukaryotic cells are regulated at the molecular and genetic level. Topics covered include intracellular structures, signal transduction, protein sorting and translocation, the cytoskeleton, the cell cycle, chronobiology, apoptosis, and the molecular biology of cancer. Advanced cell biology is important to a wide range of current biomedical and genetic research because it describes much of the biochemical basis for modern treatment and prophylaxis approaches. The lectures and practical sessions of this subject are focused on providing a background in molecular biomedicine to compete effectively in the job market. The first half of semester covers the structures and biochemistry of basic cell functions (division, death, movement, production and responsiveness) while the second half integrates this knowledge to develop a working understanding of the molecular bases of tumour biology, and disease. The subject concludes with a look to the past leading to emerging technologies and their impact on the field of biomedical science.

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[Anti-requisite] BC3020 BC5102 GG3102 BC3102

[Anti-requisite] BC3020 BC5102 GG3102 BC3102 Offerings: All

[Pre-requisite] BM1201 BM2330 Offerings: All

BM3230 - Molecular Basis of Disease

Molecular Basis of Disease

Develop laboratory skills in the manipulation and analysis of cells and cellular biomolecules

Demonstrate conceptual understanding relating to modern molecular biology

Integrate knowledge of the molecular bases of cellular processes into knowledge of basic cell functions and the ways they are coordinated within mammals (including humans) to produce phenotypes (e.g. disease)

Source, synthesise and evaluate reliable scientific information with independence

Demonstrate proficiency in literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and scientific process