MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Medicine Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
MED1052
Cell and molecular biology II
Lecturer to be advised (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Objectives The aim of this subject is to provide students with more
advanced principles of cell and molecular biology. The objectives of the
subject are for students: to understand the principles underlying the
biosynthesis of storage, structural and informational macromolecules; to be
able to evaluate scientific observations associated with the structure and
function of DNA, RNA and proteins; to be able to demonstrate an understanding
of the principles of the regulation of cellular metabolism and cell-cell
communication; to have an appreciation of the mechanism and dynamics of cell
division in developing, growing mammals; and to have developed problem-solving
and practical skills related to the evaluation of basic laboratory experiments
with a cell and molecular biology content.
Synopsis The fundamentals of the structure and synthesis of DNA, RNA and
proteins. The structure and synthesis of glycogen from glucose and other
sources, the structure and synthesis of lipids. The molecular basis of enzyme
activity, cellular metabolism and the response of cells to signals. Principles
of cell and mechanisms of cell division.
Assessment Examinations (2 hrs): 90% + Practical and small-group
teaching sessions: 10%
Prescribed texts
- Alberts B and others Molecular biology of the cell 3rd edn, Garland,
1994
Recommended texts
- Kleinsmith L J and Kish V M Principles of cell and molecular biology
2nd edn, Harper Collins, 1995
- Lehinger A L and others Principles of biochemistry 1st or 2nd edn,
Worth Publishers, 1982 or 1993
- Stryer L Biochemistry 3rd edn, Freeman, 1988
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