MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS LABORATORY COURSE

GEN3LAB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Genetics and genome science hold the keys to understanding life on earth, Human development, health and disease at the molecular level. This subject introduces students to advanced methods in experimental molecular genetics. The topics covered include the molecular regulation of embryogenesis, Human clinical genetics, bioinformatics, Human variation, forensic science, genomics applications and ethical implications. Students will take part in an ethics debate on current genetic topics, receive advanced training in techniques essential for employment in biotechnology, medical and research laboratories, including safe laboratory practice, light microscopy, micro-pipetting, handling dangerous chemicals, laboratory record keeping and scientific report writing.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jodie Young

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: GEN2MHG

Co-requisites: GEN3MGG

Incompatible subjects: GEN3HMG

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

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

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

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. Apply advanced molecular genetics laboratory methods to generate and analyse high quality experimental data.

02. Analyse and evaluate experimental and published data relating to molecular genetics experiments to prepare a comprehensive laboratory report.

03. Use bioinformatics to solve genetics problems.

04. Analyse, discuss and present published original research journal article findings to peers and a scientific audience.

05. Discuss and debate the ethical implications of Genetics research.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodie Young

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Pre-lab online activity and quiz (300-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Laboratory skills assessment worksheets (4) (total 500-words-equivalent)Clay embryo model, bioinformatics worksheet, karyotyping worksheet, forensic worksheet	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent)Includes 2 reports	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Journal club presentations (500-words equivalent)A 10-minute group oral presentation of a recent genetics research paper.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO2
Ethics debate (group presentation (500-words equivalent, per student)A 10 minute group oral presentation on an ethical topic related to genetics	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
In-class practical theory test (60 minutes) (1,000-words equivalent)Questions to cover any material covered in the laboratory and workshops	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Thirty six 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 37 - 47
Eighteen 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Pre-lab online activity and quiz (300-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Laboratory skills assessment worksheets (4) (total 500-words-equivalent)Clay embryo model, bioinformatics worksheet, karyotyping worksheet, forensic worksheet	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent)Includes 2 reports	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Journal club presentations (500-words equivalent)A 10-minute group oral presentation of a recent genetics research paper.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO2
Ethics debate (group presentation (500-words equivalent, per student)A 10 minute group oral presentation on an ethical topic related to genetics	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
In-class practical theory test (60 minutes) (1,000-words equivalent)Questions to cover any material covered in the laboratory and workshops	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodie Young

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 36.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 2 - 7
One 18.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Pre-lab online activity and quiz (300-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Laboratory skills assessment worksheets (4) (total 500-words-equivalent)Clay embryo model, bioinformatics worksheet, karyotyping worksheet, forensic worksheet	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent)Includes 2 reports	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Journal club presentations (500-words equivalent)A 10-minute group oral presentation of a recent genetics research paper.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO2
Ethics debate (group presentation (500-words equivalent, per student)A 10 minute group oral presentation on an ethical topic related to genetics	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
In-class practical theory test (60 minutes) (1,000-words equivalent)Questions to cover any material covered in the laboratory and workshops	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L1, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodie Young

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 36.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays at night from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 2 - 7
One 18.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Pre-lab online activity and quiz (300-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Laboratory skills assessment worksheets (4) (total 500-words-equivalent)Clay embryo model, bioinformatics worksheet, karyotyping worksheet, forensic worksheet	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent)Includes 2 reports	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Journal club presentations (500-words equivalent)A 10-minute group oral presentation of a recent genetics research paper.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO2
Ethics debate (group presentation (500-words equivalent, per student)A 10 minute group oral presentation on an ethical topic related to genetics	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
In-class practical theory test (60 minutes) (1,000-words equivalent)Questions to cover any material covered in the laboratory and workshops	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5