Cell and Molecular Biochemistry unit (CXA315)

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 Nicole Ranson
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA261 Metabolic Biochemistry

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Practical (3hrs x 4 times), Tutorial (2hrs x weekly), Independent study (6hrs x weekly)
Assessment	Case Study (15%)|Mid-semester test (20%)|Laboratory Report. (25%)|Final Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	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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