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Postgraduate UND-MEDI5006-2022

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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.

QS RANKING 2022

N/A

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

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2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

On completion of this course students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:

Compare the structure and function of viruses, and of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Outline the major groups of biologically important molecules, their genetic structure and their function in living organisms.
Explain how genetic information is transferred during the processes of cellular division to enable the growth and reproduction of living organisms.
Examine current and potential applications of genomics and the ethical dilemmas involved in their use.

Topics covered

- 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

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

UND-MSC-GCE-2021
UND-HMS-GDI-2021
UND-MSC-GCE-2022
UND-HMS-GDI-2022

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

The course 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.

Assessments

Written Exam - 35% Written Exam - 35% Practical - Presentation and Written Submission - 30%