BC2023 - Molecular Genetics
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
For students who do not have the required pre-requisites, please seek advice from
the Discipline Academic Advisor to enrol
Molecular genetics and its associated technologies have had a major impact on every
area of the life sciences, from medicine to ecology, so that knowledge of this area
is now an essential component of degree programs in the biological and biomedical
sciences. This is the foundation subject in molecular biology and it provides the
essential knowledge background for molecular and cell biology, with applications in
all fields of biology. It explores the structure of DNA, the mechanism of replication
of DNA, genetic recombination and repair of DNA, transcription, translation, chromatin
structure. It compares and contrasts the systems used by eukaryotic and prokaryotic
organisms. The practical aspects of this subject focus on applications of recombinant
DNA technology and bioinformatics.
Learning Outcomes
- explain the central dogma of molecular biology;
- describe how genetic information is stored and propagated;
- describe elements of gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes;
- describe how genes are expressed in prokaryotes and eukaryotes;
- apply bioinformatics to examine the central dogma of molecular genetics;
- apply recombinant DNA techniques and examine their potential in basic sciences, e.g.bioengineering
and biomedical sciences.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Submit all prelab tests and laboratory
reports and obtain an overall pass for prelab tests and laboratory components. Important
note: an overall pass is a mark obtained of 50% or above for that group of assessments,
i.e. prelab tests and laboratory reports; Participate in and complete all laboratory
class requirements; Pass the hurdle requirements. No exemptions nor exceptions will
be given; Pass final examination.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To successfully complete this subject it is recommended that students complete BM1000
and BZ1001 prior to enrolment.
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Prerequisites: |
AT LEAST 18CP OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS INCLUDING BM1000 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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BC3022 AND PC3202 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Patrick Schaeffer |
Lecturers:
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Mr Ray Layton, Dr Alanna Sorenson, Assoc. Professor Patrick Schaeffer, Dr Sacha Jensen, Professor David Miller, Dr Ira Cooke. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 35 hours lectures
- 10 hours tutorials
- 20 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.