BIOL351-09S2 (C) Semester Two 2009

Cell Biology

28 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2009
End Date: Sunday, 15 November 2009
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2009
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 11 October 2009

Description

Advanced study of cellular organisation and interactions with emphasis on the relationships between molecular structure and organelle and cell function.

This course examines the relationships between molecular structure and organelle and cell function. It focuses on structure, physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology of animal cells.

Learning Outcomes

BIOL351 aims to provide an understanding of the functioning of, and relationships between, animal cells, as well as an understanding of molecular structure and biochemical interactions between molecules within cells.

Prerequisites

Either (1) BIOL231 and 232; or (2) BIOL230 or BIOL250 or BIOL252 or BCHM201

Restrictions

ZOOL306

Timetable Note

Laboratories begin week of 8 September 2008.

Course Coordinator

David Collings

Lecturers

Drusilla Mason and Ashley Garrill

Lab Coordinator

Linda Gay Morris

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Final Exam 47%
Lab Assignments 30%
In-Term Test 23%


Test is one and a quarter hours, from 10:00 am - 11:15 am - the database can only accept half hour entries.

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Lodish, Harvey F; Molecular cell biology ; 6th ed; W.H. Freeman, 2008.

Notes

Practical Work:
The laboratories are designed to provide an introduction to current techniques of animal cell biology including electron microscopy, cell culture, radioimmunoassay and electrophysiological instrumentation.

Other Assessment information
Detailed Laboratory Guidelines are provided to assist you in the preparation of laboratory reports for the course.

It is compulsory to wear a lab coat in the laboratory.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,159.00

International fee $5,273.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Biological Sciences .

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