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Foundations of Genetics and Genomics (GENE20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will describe the fundamental characteristics of a genome, its structure and how genetic information contained within the genome is expressed and transmitted. The subject will integrate the molecular basis of genetic variation with the principles of Mendelian, quantitative and population genetics to explain patterns of genetic variation. A core aspect of this subject will be the development of analytical skills associated with solving genetic-based problems and interpreting data from genetic experiments.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the subject the student should be able to:
- Describe the molecular characteristics of a genome and the processes that shape it
- Explain how the information within a genome is expressed and influences the characteristics of an individual
- Discuss the nature of genetic variation and its transmission
- Analyse and interpret experimental data
Generic skills
- Capacity to synthesize knowledge gained from participation in lectures, workshops and problem classes
- Developed ability to think critically about data and experimental approaches
- Work collaboratively in groups to solve problems and communicate answers
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must complete one of the following subject sets (A or B).
Set A:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | No longer available |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10003 | Genes and Environment | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Set B: One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10010 | Introductory Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | No longer available |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10003 | Genes and Environment | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10004
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10010 | Introductory Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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5 in-class or online multiple-choice/short-answer quizzes related to workshops held fortnightly (500 words equivalent) (best 4 out of 5 tests worth 5% each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
In class mid-semester test (250-word equivalent)
| From Week 6 to Week 7 | 10% |
A written assignment
| Week 12 | 20% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alex Andrianopoulos Coordinator Hayley Bugeja Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours lectures (3 x one hour per week); 6 hours of problem classes (1 x one hour per fortnight); and 6 hours of workshops ( 1 x one hour per fortnight). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment 170 hours Note: students are expected to undertake 36 hours of online work (three hours per week) including preparation for lectures, problem classes, workshops, independent learning tasks and non-assessed quizzes.
Additional delivery details
Semester 1
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A J Griffiths et al, Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 10th Ed. W H Freeman and Co.
- 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 course.
This subject can be taken by itself, but is designed to be part of a two-semester sequence with GENE20004 Applications of Genetics and Genomics.
Both GENE20001 Foundations of Genetics and Genomics and either GENE20004 Applications of Genetics and Genomics or BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine are prerequisites for third year level genetics subjects.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Zoology Major Genetics Major Zoology Breadth Track General Genetics Breadth Track Human Genetics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
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: 27 April 2024