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Genetic Analysis (GENE30004)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 19 September 2024