BTH3741 Medical cell biology
Faculty of Science
BTH3741 Medical cell biology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs BIO1011.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTH3741
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BTH3741
No unit lists BTH3741 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
The unit examines the pathways by which cells receive external information and process this into specific biochemical responses. We begin with a survey of different mechanisms of cellular signalling and their roles in 'normal' cellular activities and overall homeostasis. A diverse set of cellular processes is studied and the normal control mechanisms highlighted. This is followed by investigation of the dysfunction of signalling mechanisms in several disease states. The aim is to demonstrate to you that dysfunction or inappropriate cellular signalling plays a key role in the pathogenesis of many common diseases. Methods of cell biology are introduced and incorporated into the laboratory work, which is designed to illustrate concepts of the theory.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Major assignmentAssignment30%
- Lab quizOther30%
- Project based assessmentOther40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate a broad understanding of fundamental concepts, principles and theories relating to cell biology and the molecular basis of several major diseases.
- 2
Recognise that our knowledge of complex cellular functions is based on observation and experiment
- 3
Assess the importance of cell biology in modern technologies and medicine.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Three hours of lectures per week and 40 hours laboratory work per semester
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lee Wai Leng
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lee Wai Leng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTH3741?
You need BIO1011 before you enrol.
When is BTH3741 offered?
In 2021, BTH3741 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does BTH3741 have an exam?
No. BTH3741 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.