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
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 h 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 h workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-lab online activity and quiz (300-words equivalent) | 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 | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent) Includes 2 reports | 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 | 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 | 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 | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term L1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 36.00 h 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 h workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-lab online activity and quiz (300-words equivalent) | 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 | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent) Includes 2 reports | 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 | 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 | 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 | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term L1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 2 - 7
One 36.00 h 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 h workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-lab online activity and quiz (300-words equivalent) | 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 | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| Laboratory reports (2) (1,500-words equivalent) Includes 2 reports | 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 | 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 | 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 | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |