gen2mhg molecular and human genetics
MOLECULAR AND HUMAN GENETICS
GEN2MHG
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit introduces students to concepts and methods in molecular and human genetics. Topics covered include: chromosome structure and function in eukaryotes; DNA replication and repair; gene regulation; prokaryote and eukaryote transcriptional regulation; RNA processing; transposable elements; the use of molecular techniques to identify polymorphisms of significance in disease; microevolutionary forces and genetic diversity; DNA in forensic sciences; the human genome; bioinformatics; transcriptomics, proteomics; personlised medicine; applied immunogenetics and cancer genetics.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChee Chan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1GEN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GEN2HMG
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size196
Enrolment information Availability of lab space Based on BIO1GEN grades
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChee Chan
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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One x 2.5 hr theory exam | 55 | |
One x Bioinformatics worksheet | 10 | |
One x scientific report (approx 1000 words) | 15 | |
Oral presentation (10 min) | 10 | |
Practical questions | 10 |