MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS

GEN3MGG

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Molecular Genetics and Genomics introduces students to advanced concepts in modern molecular genetics and genomics. The topics covered in this subject include the genetic regulation of embryonic development and genetic disease; stem cells and gene therapies; cancer and personalised medicine; use of model organisms for studying Human genetic diseases, including mouse and fruit fly models; immuno-genetics; genomics, bioinformatics and gene therapy. A large part of this blended subject involves problem-based learning, where students work through online genetics lessons, case studies and scientific literature analyses, which provide the conceptual basis for face to face workshop classes.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: James Tsatsaronis

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: N/A

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

Learning resources

Human Molecular Genetics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

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

Year: 2019

Edition/Volume: 5th Edition

Publisher: GARLAND SCIENCE

ISBN: N/A

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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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Concepts of Genetics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Klug W.S.

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: 10th, international edition

Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

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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

ISBN: N/A

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Other description: N/A

Source location: 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

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. Evaluate experimental and published data relating to a specialised topic of molecular genetics and synthesise this knowledge in an authentic scientific writing format.

02. Describe advanced genetics and genomics concepts and apply analytical approaches to problems involving genetic control of development, use of model organisms, structure and function of genes, genetic variation, and genetic disease.

03. Apply problem-solving skills to clinical case study scenarios involving genetic disease.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: James Tsatsaronis

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture and knowledge test quiz followed by problem based workshop and assessment.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Online Lesson and knowledge test quiz followed by online activity and assessment

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Weekly online quizzes (900 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2
Short-answer question genetics worksheets (600 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	14	SILO2, SILO3
Literature review and literature review plan (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	26	SILO1, SILO2
One 120-minute exam at end of semester (2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2

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

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via blended.
Lecture and knowledge test quiz followed by problem based workshop and assessment

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via blended.
Online Lesson and knowledge test quiz followed by online activity and assessment

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Weekly online quizzes (900 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2
Short-answer question genetics worksheets (600 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	14	SILO2, SILO3
Literature review and literature review plan (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	26	SILO1, SILO2
One 120-minute exam at end of semester (2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2