Courses Handbook 2009

302423 (v.3) Biomolecular Processes 302


Area: School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 12.0
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
Individual Study: 1 x 12 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): AND
    302416 (v.2) Basic and Applied Immunology 201
    OR
    AND
    302506 (v.2) Introduction to Molecular Genetics 207
    OR
   
Syllabus: Molecular techniques including gene cloning and recombinant DNA technology: construction and screening of DNA libraries, gene analysis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR). DNA sequencing, genomics and bioinformatics. Application of molecular techniques in the manufacture of biopharmaceutical gene therapy and the creation of transgenic plants and animals. Application of molecular techniques in disease diagnosis, paternity testing and forensic science. Selected topics of immunology, especially the cytokines and antibodies, their roles in immune processes and their diagnostic significance. Molecular aspects of antibody functions, and development and applications of the engineered antibodies. Antibody idotypes, their role in immune regulation and their applications to the induction of immunity and treatment of disease.
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
Field of Education: 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Essential
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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