Current Genetics: Cells and Development (GENE90020)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
About this subject
Overview
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This subject will provide an in-depth coverage of cellular and developmental genetics with respect to recent advances and insights. This subject will extend basic knowledge in these areas gained during a student’s undergraduate degree with topics ranging from the molecular basis of gene regulation, genetic control cell function, developmental programmes of embryogenesis and their evolution, and the use of model organisms in biomedical studies. It will consist of blocks of lectures, literature review and analysis where published papers are analysed and discussed, and of student oral presentations. The subject provides students with skills and knowledge for understanding original research and enhanced written and oral communication skills. The course will be offered in alternating years.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subjects, students should be able to:
- identify and evaluate the way in which experiments in cellular and developmental genetics are designed, communicated and interpreted;
- articulate and illustrate their abilities in oral and written scientific communication including by interactive discussion with researchers and peers; and
- critique and appraise specific research papers to summarise and interpret how the research reported relates to the broad field of genetics.
Generic skills
This subject will provide students with the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:
- the ability to evaluate scientific literature;
- the ability to use conceptual models to assess experimental data;
- the capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations;
- the capacity for high level written report presentation skills;
- the capacity for oral communication and presentation skills; and
- time management and self-management skills.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL20001 | Evolution: Making Sense Of Life | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is desirable that students have completed at least one 12.5pt 3rd year subject involving engagement with research literature in Biology.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One individual oral presentation
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 30% |
Two or three peer review assessments of oral presentations
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 10% |
An individual essay with illustrations
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Online or in-class quizzes. 4 x Quiz (250 words equivalent each)
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 20% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (BioSciences) Informal specialisation BioSciences Informal specialisation BioSciences
Last updated: 4 March 2025