Cellular and Molecular Biology

• • 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-2022
• UND-HMS-GDI-2022

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

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.

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

• Written Exam (35%)
• Written Exam (35%)
• Presentation and Written Submission (30%)

Current study term: 24 Jul 22 to 28 Oct 22