SLE206 - Cell Biology
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne) Trimester 3: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBB206 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Chris Lim Trimester 3: Aaron Schultz |
| Prerequisite: | SLE111 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | SLE331 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne): 3 x 1 hour classes per week, 5 x 3 hour practicals per trimester. Trimester 3: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) (Intensive): Waurn Ponds (Geelong) (Intensive): 3 x 2 hour online classes per week (weeks 0-5), 5 x 3 hour practicals per trimester. The unit will run one week prior to the start of the trimester. |
Content
This unit will focus on biological processes occurring within cells and between cells and their environment. Topics will include basic cell structure and evolution of cells, the structure and function of the cytoskeleton, membrane structure and function, cell signalling and signal transduction, the control of the cell cycle and techniques used in research on cell function.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Understand and operate in the discipline of cell biology. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Understand the internal mechanisms of cellular function and how cells function in their environment. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Further develop laboratory and generic skills relevant to cell biology. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnightly quizzes | 5 x fortnightly online quizzes | 25% (5 x 5%) | Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 |
| Practical report | Scientific poster | 20% | Week 9 |
| Practical test (online quiz) | Online quiz (approximately 25 multiple choice questions) | 10% | Week 12 |
| Online examination | 2-hour online examination | 45% | Examination Period |
Assessment
Trimester 3:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly quizzes | 5 x weekly online quizzes | 25% (5 x 5%) | Intensive week 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Practical test (online quiz) | Online quiz (approximately 25 multiple choice questions) | 10% | Intensive week 4 |
| Practical report | Scientific poster | 20% | Intensive week 5 |
| Online final test | 2-hour online test | 45% | Intensive week 6 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
Prescribed text(s): Alberts, 2019, Essential Cell Biology, 5th edition (or 4th edition), Garland Publishing.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SLE206 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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