Genetic Analysis (GENE30004)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The subject provides a capstone experience for students majoring in Genetics. It involves lectures and practical exercises which demonstrate advanced principles and techniques of genetic analysis from classical and population genetics to modern molecular technology. An emphasis is placed on student participation in experimental design and data analysis. Tutorials will be used to illustrate modern aspects of Genetics by the in-depth consideration of current publications in the field.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students should have: understood the application of genetic principles and different experimental designs in classical, molecular and genetic analysis; appreciated the advantages and disadvantages of these different designs; developed a detailed understanding of the techniques employed in experimental designs; experienced the use of particular laboratory techniques and analytical approaches in different areas of genetics; become proficient in the analysis and interpretation of data derived from their own experimentation and that of others; the use of bioinformatics to analyse complex genetic data; gained experience in the written and oral presentation of scientific data; and developed an appreciation of the scientific literature and how experimental results in Genetics are presented in publications.

Generic skills

Completion of this subject is expected to enhance the generic skills of a student in: the design and planning of work schedules to accomplish laboratory tasks; the ability to work collaboratively with others to accomplish common goals; the safe use of appropriate laboratory equipment and techniques for experiments; the assessment of data and its significance including statistical analysis and an ability to present data in the form of reports; the ability to communicate information both verbally and in writing; the application of computer technology for data retrieval, analysis and use of relevant information from the scientific literature; an appreciation of how modern science can be applied.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All three of

 

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GENE20003 Experiments in Genetics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GENE30001 Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GENE30002 Genes: Organisation and Function
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Bachelor of Biomedicine students:

Both

 

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GENE30001 Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GENE30002 Genes: Organisation and Function
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Plus one of

MIIM20003 Experimental Microbiology (prior to 2013)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GENE20003 Experiments in Genetics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BCMB20005 Techniques in Molecular Science
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MIIM20002 Microbes, Infections and Responses
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

For Bachelor of Biomedicine students intending to complete a Genetics major:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GENE20003 Experiments in Genetics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Additional details

Written assignments/problem solving tasks equivalent to a total of approximately 1000 words (15%); practical reports equivalent to a total of approximately 3000 words (30%) (The due dates for the written assignments/problem solving tasks and practical reports are distributed across the semester); Written report on a journal paper due late in the semester (20%) 20-minute oral presentation once during the semester (5%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (30%)

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorCharles Robin
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours1 x one hour lecture per week; 1 x one hour tutorial per week; 1 x three hour practical per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    crobin@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    None

  • Subject notes

    This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

    This subject is available for credit in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.

    This subject is required for a Genetics major.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    MajorGenetics
    Informal specialisationMolecular Biotechnology
    MajorGenetics
    Informal specialisationGenetics
    MajorGenetics
    MajorGenetics
    Informal specialisationScience-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG.
    Informal specialisationSelective subjects for B-BMED
    Informal specialisationMolecular Biotechnology
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 9 April 2025