Cell and Developmental Biology
Study in Cell and Developmental Biology is offered by the Disciplines of Anatomy, Histology and Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, in the Sydney Medical School, as well as Developmental Biology in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. Units of study in this major are available at standard and advanced level.
About the major
Cell and Developmental Biology aims to understand how a single cell undergoes divisions and cell differentiation to give rise to different cell and tissue types in a coordinated manner to lead to a whole organism. A comprehensive understanding of cell biology in the context of development provides a means to understand processes that lead to diseases such as cancer. Cell and Developmental Biology provides undergraduate units of study that are transdisciplinary in nature.
Requirements for completion
A major in Cell and Developmental Biology requires 48 credit points, consisting of:
(i) 6 credit points of 1000-level core units
(ii) 6 credit points of 1000-level selective units
(iii) 6 credit points of 2000-level core units
(iv) 6 credit points of 2000-level selective units
(v) 24 credit points of 3000-level selective units
A minor in Cell and Developmental Biology is available and articulates to this major.
First year
BIOL1XX7 and 6 credit points from: BIOL1XX6 or CHEM1XX1.
Second year
BIOL2X29 and 6 credit points from a selection of BCMB2X02 or GEGE2X01.
Third year
24 credit points from: HSTO3003, HSTO3004, PHSI3X10, BIOL3X26, and a 3000-level project unit.
In your third year you must take at least one designated project unit.
Fourth year
The fourth year is only offered within the combined Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies course.
Advanced coursework
The Bachelor of Advanced Studies advanced coursework option consists of 48 credit points, which must include a minimum of 24 credit points in a single subject area at 4000-level, including a project unit of study worth at least 12 credit points. Space is provided for 12 credit points towards the second major (if not already completed). 24 credit points of advanced study will be included in the table for 2020.
Honours
Requirements for Honours in the area of Cell and Developmental Biology: completion of 36 credit points of project work and 12 credit points of coursework.
Honours units of study will be available in 2020.
Contact and further information
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Professor Frank Lovicu
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Associate Professor Mary Byrne
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Associate Professor Stuart Fraser
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Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate from Cell and Developmental Biology will be able to:
- Understand cell and developmental biology and the coherence of these disciplines
- Understand the methods in cell and developmental biology and how current knowledge in this field is both contestable and testable through further inquiry.
- Explain the role and relevance of cell and developmental biology in society.
- Demonstrate creativity in thinking and problem solving.
- Appreciate the significant role of cells and development to health and the continuation of life.
- Gather, synthesise and critically evaluate information about phenomena in cells and development from a range of sources.
- Critically analyse observations of cells and developmental biology through proposing and testing hypotheses.
- Design and conduct experiments in cells and development.
- Collect, accurately record, interpret, analyse, and draw conclusions from data generated in the enquiry of cells and developmental biology.
- Synthesise and communicate core concepts and results from enquiry in cells and development across a range of modes (including oral, written, and visual) for a variety of purposes and audiences.
- Be accountable for their own learning by being independent and self-directed learners.
- Work effectively, responsibly and safely in individual and peer or team contexts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and ethical principles relevant to their sub-disciplinary area within cells and developmental biology, and apply these in practice.