MCB2022 · Monash University
The dynamic cell
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
In this unit you will study the cell as a dynamic unit capable of responding to environmental, cellular and molecular cues that can result in a range of outcomes such as: motility; movement or rearrangement of internal structures; alterations in the production, processing or disposal of oligonucleotides, proteins and organelles; repair of damaged components; assembly and disassembly of molecular machinery or communication pathways; switching genetic pathways on or off; and changes in cell proliferation, lifespan, function, or interactions with other cells.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| In-semester workshop and practical (laboratory) assessmentshurdle | Demonstration | 40% |
| In semester quizzes and assessment | Quiz / Test | 30% |
| Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)hurdle | Examination | 30% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |