Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Cellular Pathways

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BIOL2565	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	173H School of Health and Biomed	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr Juliana Antonipillai

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 (3) 9925 7339

Course Coordinator Email: juliana.antonipillai@rmit.edu.au

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

• ONPS2423 Introduction to Medical Biochemistry (Course ID 044400)

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Course Description

The Cellular Pathways course provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental biochemistry of cellular processes and pathways that govern various biological functions. Students will gain an understanding of the key molecular and biochemical mechanisms underlying human cellular activities, including metabolism, enzyme kinetics, cellular trafficking, signal transduction, development, repair  and  cell cycle regulationThrough lectures, laboratory exercises, workshops and case studies, students will develop a deep knowledge of cellular biochemical pathways and their implications for human health and disease.  

Practical sessions will focus on developing technical skills, scientific data collection, analysis and reporting. The course develops an understanding of biomedical research and the rigour required to authentically describe and present research results.  

The course will prepare students for the final year core courses and WIL biomedical research placement. 

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:  

BP231 Bachelor of Biomedical Science 

PLO 1 Apply a breadth and depth of biomedical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach. 

PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems related using a biomedical perspective. 

PLO4 Communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.

BH130 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

PLO1 Apply breadth and depth of biomedical science theories, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach.

PLO2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to conceptualise and undertake practice in biomedical science in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, with emerging technological advancements.

PLO 5 Communicate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices. 

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide. 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

1. Describe the biochemical processes involved in cellular transport, including protein transport,  degradation and intracellular trafficking. 

2. Explain the regulation of cell cycle progression and mechanisms of cellular apoptosis. 

3. Explain the major signalling pathways involved in cell metabolism. 

4. Apply knowledge of cell signalling to understand its involvement in early development and repair. 

5. Perform biochemical and cell biology techniques using digital and traditional tools. . 

6. Collaborate with peers to analyse and discuss case studies and real-world scenarios of the dysregulation of cellular pathways and biochemical processes in human health and disease ensuring inclusivity and cultural safety. 

 

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks: 

Assessment Task 1:Practical Activities and Reports    
Weighting 50%   
This course contributes to CLOs 1-6

Assessment Task 2: In class problem-based workshop assessment tasks 
Weighting 50%   
This course contributes to CLOs 1-6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.