Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit offers an advanced course in investigating the organisation of human cells and tissues. The lectures, seminars/tutorials and laboratory classes cover the sophisticated cellular interactions and molecular events that lead to the following: (1) tissue formation during embryogenesis; (2) growth; (3) homeostasis of normal adult tissues; (4) repair in response to damage; (5) disease; (6) ageing; and (7) tissue engineering. The theory, practice and applications of methods of tissue preparation, cell culture, immunocytochemistry, confocal and electron microscopy, in situ hybridisation and image analysis are emphasised.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Human Science and Neuroscience major sequence
- Level 3 core unit in the Human Biology specialisation in the Medical Science major sequence
- Level 3 option in the Anatomy and Human Biology major sequence
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) establish a knowledge and understanding of the main aspects of cell structure and behaviour, and its place within our scientific understanding; (2) establish necessary skills for the investigative process relevant to the field and carry out simple investigations; (3) learn generic skills including scientific writing, ethics and creativity are specifically addressed along with career opportunities; (4) apply the principles of the scientific method to cell and tissue biology; (5) present work orally in a clear and interesting manner to an educated audience and deal with questions; (6) organise, coordinate and work in a group; (7) gain a sense of excitement at the behaviour of cells and how they become organised to form a range of highly specialised tissues; and (8) develop a desire to pursue further studies in cell biology from their active engagement with the material and activities.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) group presentation; (2) essay (written assessment, book chapter); and (3) end-of-semester test (short answer questions and multiple-choice question test). Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Prof. Archa Fox and Dr Yu Suk Choi
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
tutorials or labs: 3 hours per week - Recommended
Reading -
Latest editions of:
Alberts, B. et al. eds Essential Cell Biology: Garland Publishing
Alberts, B. et al. eds Molecular Biology of the Cell: Garland Publishing
Gilbert, S. F. Developmental Biology: Sinauer Associates
Kierszenbaum, A. L. Histology and Cell Biology: Mosby/Elsevier
Lodish, H. et al. Molecular Cell Biology: MacMillan LearningMisteli, T. and Spector, D. L. The Nucleus: Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology
Mohammad R. K. Mofrad. Cellular Mechanotransduction: CUP
Ross, M. H. and Romrell, L. J. Histology: a Text and Atlas: Williams & Wilkins
Other reference reading is available within the School and housed in closed reserve in the Science Library.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.