Overview
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Offerings
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2020-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING
Requisites
Prerequisite
Enrolment rules
A thorough knowledge of ATAR Chemistry is assumed. For students who did not achieve a WACE course score of more than 50% in Chemistry (3A/3B) or Chemistry ATAR within the three years immediately preceding enrolment, completion of CHE140 Fundamentals of Chemistry is required. BEd(Sec) students not meeting these prerequisite requirements will need to seek approval from their Academic Chair to participate in this unit.
Students who have successfully completed BIO152 Foundations of Cell and Molecular Biology/Foundations of Cell Biology cannot enrol for credit in this unit.
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Learning activities
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Learning outcomes
1.
Describe the nature and functions of cells.
2.
Identify sub-cellular organelles and be aware of their structures and functions.
3.
Describe the structure, properties, and roles of proteins, enzymes and membranes.
4.
Understand cellular energy generation and utilisation.
5.
Explain the fundamentals of genetics including the chemistry of DNA, chromosome theory and gene regulation.
6.
Understand the fundamentals of genetic diversity and inheritance.
7.
Understand the basis of cell specialisation.
8.
Apply spectrophotometric principles and techniques in the examination of cells and the collection of biological data.
9.
Prepare written laboratory reports that record observations, demonstrate data analysis and present conclusions that relate to published scientific literature.
10.
Consistently display safe and valid laboratory practice.
Assessments
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Additional information
Unit content:1. Cell structure
2. Protein chemistry
3. Protein structure
4. Enzymes
5. Membranes and transport processes
6. Glycolysis
7. The TCA cycle
8. Oxidative phosphorylation
9. Gluconeogenesis
10. Photosynthesis
11. DNA and RNA
12. Transcription
13. Translation
14. DNA replication
15. DNA mutation
16. Gene control in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
17. Prokaryotic growth and metabolism
18. Eukaryotic cell growth and death
19. Chromosomes and mitosis
20. Meiosis and genetic diversity
21. Single gene inheritance
22. Sex determination and inheritance
23. Differentiation: Stem cells and cancer
24. Transport: Blood cells
25. Communication: Muscles and nerves
26. Life in extreme environments
27. Genes and genomes