MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS LABORATORY COURSE

GEN3LAB

2021

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.

SchoolMolecular Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJodie Young

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesGEN2MHG

Co-requisitesGEN3MGG

Incompatible subjectsGEN3HMG

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/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

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.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie 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	Quizzes	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Laboratory skills assessment worksheets (4) (total 500-words-equivalent) Clay embryo model, bioinformatics worksheet, karyotyping worksheet, forensic worksheet	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent) Includes 2 reports	N/A	Report	Individual	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	Oral presentation	Group	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	Oral presentation	Group	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	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 4 - 15
Thirty six 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 4 - 15
Eighteen 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 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	Quizzes	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Laboratory skills assessment worksheets (4) (total 500-words-equivalent) Clay embryo model, bioinformatics worksheet, karyotyping worksheet, forensic worksheet	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent) Includes 2 reports	N/A	Report	Individual	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	Oral presentation	Group	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	Oral presentation	Group	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	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 3, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Thirty six 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day 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 during the day 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	Quizzes	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Laboratory skills assessment worksheets (4) (total 500-words-equivalent) Clay embryo model, bioinformatics worksheet, karyotyping worksheet, forensic worksheet	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent) Includes 2 reports	N/A	Report	Individual	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	Oral presentation	Group	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	Oral presentation	Group	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	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term L1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 2 - 7
Thirty six 1.00 hour 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
Eighteen 1.00 hour 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	Quizzes	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Laboratory skills assessment worksheets (4) (total 500-words-equivalent) Clay embryo model, bioinformatics worksheet, karyotyping worksheet, forensic worksheet	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO4
Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent) Includes 2 reports	N/A	Report	Individual	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	Oral presentation	Group	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	Oral presentation	Group	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	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5