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Unit of Study BIOL1007 - Foundational Cell Biology (2027)

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  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

    Faculty of Health

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    N/A

Unit description

Explore the cell as the fundamental unit of life by detailing the structure, mechanism, and function of its molecular components and organelles. Foundational Cell Biology provides essential foundational knowledge in cell biology, preparing students for advanced studies in molecular biology, physiology, and pathology. Students will also connect core cellular principles to practical applications, gaining insights into techniques used in cell biology and the interpretation of quantitative laboratory data.

Unit content

  1. Cells as the fundamental unit of life
  2. Molecular foundations of cell architecture
  3. The endomembrane system and protein trafficking
  4. Membrane transport, receptors, and signalling
  5. Cellular metabolism and respiration
  6. Cellular responses to stimuli - division, survival, movement, and death

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the structure and essential function of major eukaryotic organelles and the endomembrane system

discuss the mechanisms of membrane function in relation to cellular respiration and metabolism

discuss cellular responses to stimuli in the context of overall cell function

apply core cell biology principles to practical techniques and the interpretation of quantitative laboratory data

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