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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
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Assessments
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Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 24 Jul 2023
The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to delivering an excellent student experience, alongside a high standard of teaching, research, and training. As a leader in ethical education, Notre Dame aims to develop students’ critical reasoning and their ability to make ethical decisions—crucial skills to progressing their careers and leading purposeful lives. At Notre Dame, students navigate their future with an ethical education online.
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Subject details
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- Chemistry of living cells
- Cellular form and function
- Cellular differentiation
- The cell cycle
- Chromosomal basis of inheritance
- Molecular basis of inheritance
- Flow of genetic information
- Gene expression, epigenetics and biotechnology
- Genetic and genomic testing; Ethical and psychosocial aspects of genomic medicine
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- UND-MSC-GCE-2023
- UND-HMS-GDI-2023
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
The subject outlines the principles of cell and molecular biology as underpinnings of life and organism function. Topics covered include cell structure and function, the molecular aspects of the cell cycle and the molecular basis of genetics. Gene structure, the control of gene expression, regulation of gene function, molecular processes involved in protein synthesis and the role of genomics and of gene therapies in medicine will be examined.
Quizzes 10% In class assessment (a) 30% and (b) 30% Group presentation 30%
- In class assessment (b) (30%)
- Quizzes (10%)
- In class assessment (a) (30%)
- Group Presentation (30%)
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