Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology unit (CBA343)

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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 signal transduction, gene regulation and epigenetics, and DNA damage and repair. Topics are discussed in the context of the research literature and the implications of research advances for understanding health and disease. 

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Unit code	CBA343
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Alex Woodworth
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CBA260 and CBA265

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning 3 hours weekly; Workshop 2 hours weekly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly
Assessment	Internal Test (30%)|Worksheets (30%)|End of Semester Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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