Genetic Analysis (GENE30004)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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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 this subject, students will be able to:

  • Discuss the application of genetic principles and different experimental designs in classical, molecular, and genetic analyses;
  • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different experimental designs and the techniques associated with them;
  • Design and perform a range of laboratory techniques and analytical approaches used in different areas of genetics;
  • Analyse and interpret data derived from their own experimentation and that of others;
  • Communicate their analyses of scientific data in written and oral presentations; and
  • Appraise and critique the scientific literature.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:

  • Problem-solving skills: ability to read and interpret complex literature in order to answer detailed questions on both theory and methodology;
  • Analytical skills: the ability to understand how complex new data is acquired and applied to old and new problems;
  • Collaborative skills: capacity to understand how modern science is informed by cross-disciplinary studies and apply it across different fields;
  • Technology skills: the ability to use information technology to acquire relevant knowledge and statistically analyse data.
  • Time management skills: the ability to design and plan work schedules to accomplish laboratory tasks;
  • Communication skills: ability to communicate information both verbally and in writing;
  • Lab-based skills: ability to use laboratory equipment safely and to perform common techniques associated with genetic analysis.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science students:

All of

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
GENE20004 Applications of Genetics and Genomics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Bachelor of Biomedicine students:

All of

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

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BCMB20005 Techniques in Molecular Science
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
GENE20004 Applications of Genetics and Genomics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MIIM20002 Microbes, Infections and Responses
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

GENE20003 Experiments in Genetics

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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

Semester 2

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Five equally weighted individual assessments based on the practicals. Two before midsemester break and two after, and one in the exam period.

  • 20 hours (of work required)
Throughout the semester and during the examination period60%

Individual oral presentation

  • 20 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass (by obtaining 50% pass mark) for this presentation. 		From Week 3 to Week 1110%

Individual written report on a journal paper

  • 2000 words
Week 1030%

Last updated: 14 March 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 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    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: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025