Course content
The overall theme is a consideration of molecular processes that affect normal cell structure and function. Abnormalities, including cancer, are also described.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course will be able to:
explain how proteins are targeted to different destinations within cells
explain how proteomics can be used to study cellular processes
explain how the cell cycle and apoptosis are regulated
explain how signal transduction occurs within cells
conduct experiments and analyse data relevant to cell biologists plus research and present cell biology topics to an audience of peers
Work in small groups
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Offering CRN 15265
This course outline is provisional and subject to change until the course commences.
Duration
8 July 2019 - 10 November 2019
Starts
Trimester 2
Campus
Kelburn
Lecture start times
Tuesday - 15:10, 15:10
Wednesday - 15:10, 15:10
Thursday - 15:10, 15:10
Friday - 15:10, 15:10
People
Lecturers
Administrators
Schedule
Teaching plan
Timeline
- 8 July 2019
- Course begins
- 8 July 2019 to 13 October 2019
- Teaching
- 19 August 2019 to 1 September 2019
- Break
- 14 October 2019 to 17 October 2019
- Study period
- 18 October 2019 to 9 November 2019
- Exam period
- 10 November 2019
- Course ends
Timetable
8 July 2019 - 18 August 2019
Tuesday
- 15:10 - 16:00 – LT119, Hunter, Kelburn
Wednesday
- 15:10 - 16:00 – LT119, Hunter, Kelburn
Thursday
- 15:10 - 16:00 – LT119, Hunter, Kelburn
Friday
- 15:10 - 16:00 – LT119, Hunter, Kelburn
2 September 2019 - 13 October 2019
Tuesday
- 15:10 - 16:00 – LT119, Hunter, Kelburn
Wednesday
- 15:10 - 16:00 – LT119, Hunter, Kelburn
Thursday
- 15:10 - 16:00 – LT119, Hunter, Kelburn
Friday
- 15:10 - 16:00 – LT119, Hunter, Kelburn
Teaching format
The course is taught mainly by lectures given by teaching staff, and practical instruction on laboratory techniques. Selected aspects of the course are taught by self-directed study.
Workload
Four lectures per week plus approximately four hours personal study lecture revision weekly throughout the course. During the period of laboratory classes an additional 3 hrs per week will be required for consolidation of laboratory work, analysis of data, and writing of laboratory reports. Laboratory 4 will be assessed in class by oral examination. Students will be required to show adequate completion of the experimental component, completion of data analysis and calculations, and an ability to answer questions relating to the material to the teaching staff prior to finishing the laboratory class. This component is worth 5%.
Texts
Required
Alberts et al. The Molecular Biology of the Cell or Lodish et al, Molecular Cell Biology. Voet and Voet, Biochemistry or Garrett and Grisham Biochemistry are also worth consulting, but the purchase of a text for the course is not advised. Additional readings (journal articles as pdf files) will be made available via Blackboard as required.
There are no required texts for this offering.
Recommended
Recommended readings are available via BBoard and specific readings for lecture topics will be indicated by staff as required.
Required materials and equipment
A laboratory coat that complies with health and safety requirements is mandatory for entry and participation in the laboratory course. A suitable electronic calculator for use in the laboratory is advised but is not essential.
Assessment
The final exam will be in two sections, A and B, corresponding to the material taught by Dr Peng and Dr Day respectively.
In-term theory test 1
Due: 16 August
CLO:
- 4,
- 5,
Mark: 10%
In-term theory test 2
Due: 8 October
CLO:
- 4,
- 5,
Mark: 10%
In-term laboratory theory test 3
Due: 30 September
CLO:
- 4,
- 5,
Mark: 5%
Laboratory write ups and data submission
CLO:
- 5,
- 6,
Mark: 25%
Laboratory preparation - Pass/Fail
CLO:
- 5,
Mark: %
FINAL EXAM
Due: TBA
CLO:
- 50,
Mark: 50%
Mandatory requirements
In addition to achieving an overall pass mark of at least 50%, students must:
- Obtain a minimum grade of no less than 45% in each section of the final examination.
- Adequately complete all laboratory exercises and written work to the satisfaction of the course coordinator. As a guide this would entail achieving a mark of at least 45% for all written graded laboratory exercises, completion of all laboratory tasks and submission of any required data.
If you believe that exceptional circumstances may prevent you from meeting the mandatory course requirements, contact the Course Coordinator for advice as soon as possible.
Work submission
Assessed work will either be submitted electronically via blackboard or placed in the drop box in the TTR level 2 office as advised by the staff member. Specific instructions will be given via Blackboard.
Penalties
A late penalty of 5% per day (cumulative) may be applied.
Communication and additional information
Any additional information about this course will be communicated during lectures and will be posted on Blackboard.
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The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
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