School Of ScienceCell Biology (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700125.3
Discipline: BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic understanding of biology and chemistry
Equivalent Units
300543 - Cell Biology, 300793 - Biology B – Cellular Processes, 700034 - Cell Biology (UWSC), 300816 - Cell Biology
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year 2 units.
About this Unit
Cells are the most basic form of all life, and underlying normal cell function are the molecules used to build complex cellular structures, generate energy, and propagate dynamic life. The unit will study the fundamental processes through which key biomolecules, including lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids and nucleic acids, are manipulated to generate and store energy, and build a broad array of important biological macromolecules including DNA, membranes and proteins. To sustain life, cells respire for energy and replicate for growth and sexual reproduction. Accordingly the unit will examine cellular respiration, transcription, translation, mitosis, meiosis, transmission and how the genetic code is inherited and modified providing students insights into the phenomena of life. The role of DNA technology in the fields of medicine, biomolecular plant and animal science, food, forensic and environmental science will provide students with real world applications.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Safety goggles, cloth laboratory coat, lab book
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