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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2020-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Requisites

Prerequisite

Enrolment rules

A thorough knowledge of ATAR Chemistry is assumed. For students who have not achieved a WACE course score of more than 50% in Chemistry (3A/3B) or Chemistry ATAR within the three years prior to enrolment, successful completion of CHE140 Fundamentals of Chemistry is required before attempting this unit. In addition, all students attempting this unit are required to have successfully completed a minimum of 3 points of a first year course load.

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Learning outcomes

1.
Exhibit broad knowledge of the fundamental principles of cellular biology by communicating a well-developed understanding of the structure, functions, biochemistry, growth, coordination and survival of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their organelles
2.

Examine and communicate genetic diversity and inheritance recognising genome organisation, DNA replication, gene expression and control.

3.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of practical techniques and safe laboratory practice used to assess basic biochemical and structural characteristics of cells.

4.

Prepare written laboratory reports that record experimental observations, demonstrate data analysis and present conclusions that are appropriately referenced.

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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