MOLECULAR GENETICS

GEN3HMG

Not currently offered

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject 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, stems cells and cancer; Model organisms, including Mice and fruit fly; Immunogenetics; cancer; 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.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Jodie Young

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: GEN2MHG

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: This subject is only available for repeating students who are prac exempt and have the approval of the subject coordinator.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Human Molecular Genetics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Strachan, T and Read, A.P.

Year: 2011

Edition/Volume: 4th Edition

Publisher: GARLAND SCIENCE

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Concepts of Genetics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Klug et. al.

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: 10th, international edition

Publisher: Pearson

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Janeway's Immunobiology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Murphy, Travers and Walport

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: 7th edition

Publisher: Garland Science

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Genetics Analysis and Principles

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Brooker, R

Year: 2011

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Publisher: MCGRAW HILL

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Human Evolutionary Genetics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Jobling M.A, Hurles. M and Tyler-Smith C

Year: 2004

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Publisher: GARLAND SCIENCE

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Human Embryology and developmental

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Carlson, B

Year: 2013

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Publisher: ELSEVIER

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Principle of Development

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Wolpert, L and Tickle C

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: OXFORD

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse and evaluate experimental and published data relating to molecular genetics experiments to prepare a comprehensive laboratory report.
02. Articulate and apply advanced genetics concepts and analytical methods in the genetic control of development, the structure and function of genes and chromosomes, human variation, genetic disease and genome biology.
03. Apply advanced molecular genetics laboratory methods to generate and analyse high quality experimental data.
04. Analyse, discuss and present research information to peers and a scientific audience.
05. Use bioinformatics to solve genetics problems.
06. Apply clinical problem solving skills to diagnose genetic diseases.
07. Discuss and debate the ethical implications of Genetics research.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.