MOLECULAR GENETICS
GEN3HMG
2021
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.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesGEN2MHG
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rulesMerit based quota on academic performance in GEN2MHG.
Special conditionsThis subject is only available for repeating students who are prac exempt and have the approval of the subject coordinator.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Concepts of Genetics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorKlug et. al.
YearN/A
Edition/Volume10th, international edition
PublisherPearson
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Human Embryology and developmental
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCarlson, B
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherELSEVIER
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Human Molecular Genetics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorStrachan, T and Read, A.P.
Year2011
Edition/Volume4th Edition
PublisherGARLAND SCIENCE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Human Evolutionary Genetics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJobling M.A, Hurles. M and Tyler-Smith C
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherGARLAND SCIENCE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Principle of Development
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWolpert, L and Tickle C
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOXFORD
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Janeway's Immunobiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMurphy, Travers and Walport
YearN/A
Edition/Volume7th edition
PublisherGarland Science
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Genetics Analysis and Principles
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrooker, R
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMCGRAW HILL
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size100
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 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
Four 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentations (25min total) (1500 words equivalent) Group presentations including journal club presentation (10min) and case study presentation and questions (15 min) | N/A | N/A | No | 16 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Laboratory & ethical assessment (2000 words equivalent) Includes 3 reports, 2 worksheets, clay embryo model and ethics debate | N/A | N/A | No | 24 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO7 |
Two 1.5-hour exams (end of semester) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2 |
Two mid-semester tests (30 minutes each) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Week 45-07, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 0
One 48.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 45 - 0
One 72.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
72 hours consisting of wet/ dry/simulation activities.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentations (25min total) (1500 words equivalent) Group presentations including journal club presentation (10min) and case study presentation and questions (15 min) | N/A | N/A | No | 16 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Laboratory & ethical assessment (2000 words equivalent) Includes 3 reports, 2 worksheets, clay embryo model and ethics debate | N/A | N/A | No | 24 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO7 |
Two 1.5-hour exams (end of semester) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2 |
Two mid-semester tests (30 minutes each) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Week 45-07, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 0
One 48.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 45 - 0
One 72.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
72 hours consisting of wet/dry/simulation activities.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentations (25min total) (1500 words equivalent) Group presentations including journal club presentation (10min) and case study presentation and questions (15 min) | N/A | N/A | No | 16 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Laboratory & ethical assessment (2000 words equivalent) Includes 3 reports, 2 worksheets, clay embryo model and ethics debate | N/A | N/A | No | 24 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO7 |
Two 1.5-hour exams (end of semester) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2 |
Two mid-semester tests (30 minutes each) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |