VSC113 Fundamentals of Veterinary Cell Biology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject builds on and extends previous study of chemistry and biology to introduce applied aspects of organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and cellular physiology with particular emphasis on biochemical and genetic functions of cells. This subject will prepare students for advanced study in physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology and histology. Previous study of basic inorganic chemistry and biology at first year tertiary level is assumed.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
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| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC113
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1. Be able to recognize various classes of organic compounds and describe the structure of common organic molecules, their functional groups and isomers.
2. Be able to describe the families of biological molecules essential for life (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids) and outline their anabolism and catabolism.
3. Be able to carry out simple calculations involving quantities and concentrations of compounds.
4. Be able to describe the various subcellular structures in relation to their function.
5. Be familiar with the structure and functions of cellular membranes, their integral proteins and describe the role these play in cellular communication.
6.Be able to understand chemical transport of ions and molecules across biological membranes.
7. Be able to understand and describe the various processes and control of those processes in flow of information from DNA to proteins.
8. Be able to discuss the importance of the cell cycle and its' control in normal and neoplastic cells.
9. Be able to list some recombinant DNA technologies and discuss their application and importance in animal science.
10. Be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure, function and pathogenicity of various classes of micro-organisms.
11. Be able to culture and identify various classes of micro-organisms.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
-Carbon chemistry, organic compounds, bonds, functional groups their properties and reactions. -Classes of biological molecules. -Cell structure and function. -Biological membranes, cellular signalling and transmembrane transport processes. -Control of the cell cycle. -Flow of genetic information, control of gene expression, gene families and cancer. -Recombinant DNA technology and its application to animal and veterinary sciences. -Structure, function and classification of micro-organisms. -Culturing micro-organisms and control of microbial growth.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.