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:
- the role of enzymes in cellular regulation;
- the different modes of communication between cells within an organism;
- the pathways for the synthesis, release and recycling of chemical messengers;
- the role of cell-surface receptors and gated ion channels in transmembrane signalling;
- intracellular regulation and secondary messenger systems.
Assessment by one three-hour examination (70%); practical class attendance and written laboratory assignments (30%).