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Cell and Molecular Biochemistry unit (CXA315)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

Expands on the understanding of biochemistry obtained in CXA261 Metabolic Biochemistry, concentrated at a molecular level. The unit is a comprehensive study of regulation of cellular metabolism and signalling along with a detailed study of the molecular mechanisms of genetic replication, transcription and translation. The student is also introduced to molecular biology techniques and terminology.

Summary

Unit name Cell and Molecular Biochemistry
Unit code CXA315
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Stephen Myers
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the molecular basis, and co-ordination of cell biology processes in healthy cells and tissues, and contrast to diseased states.
  • Conduct, interpret and critically evaluate molecular and biochemical data from laboratory-based experimentation and online bioinformatics analysis.
  • Interpret, critically evaluate, and communicate biochemical data from the scientific literature.

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
019901 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $2,726.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA261 Metabolic Biochemistry

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Practical (3hrs x 4 times), Tutorial (2hrs x weekly), Independent study (6hrs x weekly)

AssessmentCase Study (15%)|Mid-semester test (20%)|Laboratory Report. (25%)|Final Exam (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Although you do not need a textbook to complete CXA315 Cell and Molecular Biochemistry, having at least one molecular biology textbook will be beneficial to further develop your understanding of the subject material. In this course, most of the lectures are derived from the following textbook:
Alberts, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 7th edition, 2022, ISBN: 9780393884852

Booktopia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/molecular-biology-of-the-cell-bruce-alberts/ebook/9780393884647.html
Recommended

Any other molecular biology textbook

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