James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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BC2024:03

Cell Regulation

Townsville

Prerequisites: BC2013

36 lectures, 4 tutorials, 36 hours practicals. Second semester.

Staff: Assoc. Professor D Yellowlees, Professor J Burnell, Dr J Hermans, Dr A Nimmo.

This subject introduces the regulatory systems in cells and organisms as well as forming the basis for pharmacology.

Learning Objectives:

  1. the role of enzymes in cellular regulation;
  2. the different modes of communication between cells within an organism;
  3. the pathways for the synthesis, release and recycling of chemical messengers;
  4. the role of cell-surface receptors and gated ion channels in transmembrane signalling;
  5. intracellular regulation and secondary messenger systems.

Assessment by one three-hour examination (70%); practical class attendance and written laboratory assignments (30%).

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