gen3hmg human and molecular genetics
HUMAN AND MOLECULAR GENETICS
GEN3HMG
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This unit introduces students to more advanced concepts and methods in human and molecular genetics. The topics covered include: genes and development including molecular regulation of embryogenesis, mouse genetics, stems cells and cancer; organisation of the genetic material, including molecular organisation of eukaryotic chromosomes, arrangement of chromosomes in the nucleus; mobile genetics elements; the genetic structure of human populations; molecular evidence for human evolution; forensic genetics, genomics applications and ethical implications; functional mapping of single and multifactorial human genetic diseases, introduction to gene and cellular therapy.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorGreg Somers
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites GEN2MHG or GEN2HMG
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Human Evolutionary Genetics | Recommended | Jobling M.A. | GARLAND SCIENCE 2004 |
| Readings | Human Molecular Genetics 4th Edition | Recommended | Strachan, T and Read, A.P. | GARLAND SCIENCE 2011 |
| Readings | Molecular Evolution | Recommended | Li, W.H. | SINAUER ASSOC. 1997 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size100
Enrolment information Laboratory space Applicants will be ranked based on GEN2MHG score.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Somers
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group presentations including journal club pres. (10min) and case study pres. and questions (15 min) | 15 | |
| Laboratory & ethical assessment (incl. 3 reports, 2 worksheets, clay embryo model and ethics debate) | 25 | |
| Two 1.5-hour exams (end of semester) | 50 | |
| Two mid-semester tests (30 minutes each) | 10 |