Courses & Units
Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology CBA343
Introduction
This unit provides students with an understanding of recent developments and contemporary issues in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. Areas covered include topics related to hormones and signal transduction, gene regulation and epigenetics, stem cells, transgenic animals and cloning.
Summary
Unit name | Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
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Unit code | CBA343 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
Discipline | Medicine |
Coordinator | Professor Adele Holloway |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Advanced |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of concepts underpinning some areas of contemporary biochemistry and molecular biology to explain normal physiological processes.
- Explain how dysregulation of biochemical and molecular processes contributes to disease.
- Apply knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology to problem-solve and to critically evaluate research data.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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010901 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CBA260 and CBA265Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 2hr online lecture material per week, 2hr on-campus workshop, 9 times per semester |
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Assessment | Internal Test (30%)|End of Semester Exam (40%)|Worksheets (30%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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