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Genetic Analysis (GENE30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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 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: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science students:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 |
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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 |
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BCMB20005 | Techniques in Molecular Science |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Five equally weighted individual assessments based on the practicals. Two before midsemester break and two after, and one in the exam period.
| Throughout the semester and during the examination period | 60% |
Individual oral presentation
| From Week 3 to Week 11 | 10% |
Individual written report on a journal paper
| Week 10 | 30% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Charles Robin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x one hour lecture per week; 1 x one hour tutorial per week; 1 x three hour practical per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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:
Type Name Major Genetics Major Genetics Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Major Genetics Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation 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 (Production)
- 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