ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
BCH3ATB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Biochemistry and molecular biology are concerned with the function of biological systems at the molecular level. Biochemistry is central to most studies in biology and life sciences and is directly related to medical and agricultural research and biotechnology. In this unit students will extend previous knowledge gained from their biochemistry subjects related to gene expression, protein chemistry, bioinformatics, gene structure and function and relate them to a cellular biology context. In this semester, students study the molecular events of cellular biogenesis, cell signalling, molecular
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julian Pakay
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BCH2IBM AND BCH2MBC
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BCH3BMB
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: To be considered for Honours in Biochemistry, in addition to this subject, students must also complete either MED3PRJ or MED3LAB
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Lodish et al. H.
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 7TH EDN
Publisher: W.H. FREEMAN AND COMPANY, NEW YORK.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julian Pakay
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Type: Or On-Line
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Type: Directed Learning Activity Or Delivery Method: On-Line
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x 2-hour end of Semester ExamFinal Exam | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In Class Quizzes - (equivalent to 200 words each)These formative assessments will each cover two weeks worth of lecture content. These short quizzes are designed to be both formative and preparative for the final exam. Students will complete 6 quizzes and the 5 best marks will be used to calculate the final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
""News and Views"" Literature Review - Written Assignment (800 word equivalent)Submission through Turnitin. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Forty eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Equivalent of 48 hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
TutorialWeek: 21 - 31
Six 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
6-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x 2-hour end of Semester ExamFinal Exam | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In Class Quizzes - (equivalent to 200 words each)These formative assessments will each cover two weeks worth of lecture content. These short quizzes are designed to be both formative and preparative for the final exam. Students will complete 6 quizzes and the 5 best marks will be used to calculate the final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
""News and Views"" Literature Review - Written Assignment (800 word equivalent)Submission through Turnitin. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Forty eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Equivalent of 48 hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
TutorialWeek: 21 - 31
Six 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
6-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x 2-hour end of Semester ExamFinal Exam | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In Class Quizzes - (equivalent to 200 words each)These formative assessments will each cover two weeks worth of lecture content. These short quizzes are designed to be both formative and preparative for the final exam. Students will complete 6 quizzes and the 5 best marks will be used to calculate the final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
""News and Views"" Literature Review - Written Assignment (800 word equivalent)Submission through Turnitin. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L3 , Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 19 - 23
Forty eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Equivalent of 48 hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
Six 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
6-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x 2-hour end of Semester ExamFinal Exam | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In Class Quizzes - (equivalent to 200 words each)These formative assessments will each cover two weeks worth of lecture content. These short quizzes are designed to be both formative and preparative for the final exam. Students will complete 6 quizzes and the 5 best marks will be used to calculate the final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
""News and Views"" Literature Review - Written Assignment (800 word equivalent)Submission through Turnitin. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L3 , Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 19 - 23
Forty eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Equivalent of 48 hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
Six 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
6-hours of Tutorial or Directed Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 x 2-hour end of Semester ExamFinal Exam | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
In Class Quizzes - (equivalent to 200 words each)These formative assessments will each cover two weeks worth of lecture content. These short quizzes are designed to be both formative and preparative for the final exam. Students will complete 6 quizzes and the 5 best marks will be used to calculate the final grade. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
""News and Views"" Literature Review - Written Assignment (800 word equivalent)Submission through Turnitin. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |