Current Advances in Molecular Science

In this subject, students will learn about the current advances in molecular science fields encompassed by the disciplines of biochemistry and molecular biology. Students will critique cutting edge research in depth, delving into the experimental evidence underpinning our understanding of the molecular world. The topics to be examined include regulation of gene expression, gene function and genomic manipulation protein behaviour in cellular applications, the dynamics of the living cell, and metabolic adaptation. Through written and oral tasks, students will become proficient in interpreting and synthesizing scientific knowledge and presenting conclusions, as well as writing critiques and recommendations for a range of audiences including, public organisations, industry and the general public.

探讨分子科学领域的最新研究成果和发展。

• 1Identify the processes that are required for scientific experimentation to be valid, rigorous, and ethical
• 2Explain the experimental processes by which biochemical and molecular evidence is gained, verified, interpreted and represented
• 3Interpret scientific information from key examples in the different areas of biochemistry and molecular biology: gene expression regulation, cellular function of genes and proteins, protein structure and protein-protein interactions in processes such as cellular signalling, sub-cellular organisation such as trafficking between organelles and cellular dynamics, metabolic adaptation
• 4Analyse and synthesise published scientific findings and present explanation and critique in both written and oral modes and for a range of audiences
• 5Work in a group to present a critique of a published article