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Genes: Organisation and Function (GENE30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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This subject focuses on gene structure, function and regulation, which form the molecular basis of many important biological phenomena such as short-term organismal and cellular responses to rapid changes in environmental conditions and long-term controls of development. The molecular mechanisms underlying these phenomena are frequently exploited in biotechnology, medical and agricultural applications. The modern molecular techniques used to study these processes will be presented. The topics to be covered in this subject include prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene structure; action and regulation; genomic and recombinant DNA methodology; molecular genetic manipulation of a wide variety of organisms to generate defined changes in the genome; the cell cycle and developmental genetics.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of current concepts of the molecular structure of genes and the molecular basis of genetic processes, including diverse molecular mechanisms for generating gene products and regulating their expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
- interpret experimental results and data from classical genetics, recombinant DNA and genomics experiments to solve specific biological problems.
- evaluate information in the field of molecular genetics through the study of primary research papers and review articles.
- synthesise basic concepts and knowledge to enable assessment of newly reported findings in the field of molecular genetics.
Generic skills
- Interpretation of experimental data
- Evaluation of scientific literature
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Synthesis of complex concepts from basic principles
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into MC-SCIBIT
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
and one of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
GENE20004 | Applications of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20002 Genes and Genomes
If you believe you have met the equivalent of these prerequisites with study undertaken elsewhere than the University of Melbourne, please contact the subject coordinator with full details of the studies that you have undertaken, including copies of your transcripts and full subject syllabi.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10011 | Experimental Design and Data Analysis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
MAST20031 | Analysis of Biological Data | Semester 1 (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: 22 March 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
Additional details
- Two equally weighted multiple-choice class test of 25 questions due weeks 4-5 and 8-10 (20%)
- Two equally weighted online assignments/problem-solving tasks due mid-semester consisting of 15 multiple choice questions related to an assigned reading (20%)
- 2-hour written examination in exam period (60%)
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mike Haydon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week. 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 of 170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
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.
Previously known as 652-302 Molecular Genetics (prior to 2009).
This subject is required for a Genetics major.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Genetics Major Immunology Major Genetics Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Genetics Major Immunology Major Genetics Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Breadth Track General 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: 22 March 2024