Course overview
Students build on knowledge from Biology IA to develop additional depth of understanding of cell biology and biomedical science disciplines. This course takes a molecular, cellular and evolutionary approach to topics that include: gene regulation, cell signalling, microbiology, immunology, virology, cancer biology, and human evolution and genomics. Mammalian and non-mammalian models of human function and disease are a focus throughout. The knowledge synthesised during learning activities will be strengthened and applied in laboratory practicals. This course forms part of the fundamentals of the breadth of biology, complementing the different dimensions of the other Biology I courses. This course also provides an introduction to the molecular biomedical biology disciplines (biochemistry, genetics, and microbiology and immunology).
- Molecular Biology
- Regulation Of Gene Expression
- Cell Biology And Cancer Biology
- Host-Pathogen Interactions In Humans
- Evolution
Course learning outcomes
- Describe and explain gene expression regulation mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Predict the outcome in mutants and various cellular environments
- Describe and explain fundamental structures and processes of cell biology: cell signalling, differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis, cell migration, and cell survival. Describe the cell biology process perturbations in cancer biology
- Describe and discuss host-pathogen interactions in humans and treatment and control options
- Discuss molecular evolution with a focus on human genomic diversity and adaptation
- Apply understanding of a range of key molecular biology laboratory techniques to applications in biomedical research through effective scientific communication methods
- Execute experiments to generate results, analyse and interpret experimental data, and present the results in an appropriate scientific format