2789 (v.9) Cell Biology 202

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Area:	Department of Environmental Biology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1754 (v.6) Cell Biology 101 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Changes in chromosome structure. Variation in chromosome number. Mutagenesis. Genetic recombination in bacteria and viruses. Transposable genetic elements. Somatic cell genetics. DNA. Genetic engineering. Hybridisation techniques. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Applications of PCR and Southern blotting.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have gained knowledge of general genetics, chromosome aberrations, variation in chromosome number and molecular bases of mutagenesis, somatic cell genetics, transposable elements, and elements of molecular genetics including DNA techniques and aspects of genetic engineering.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Ayala, F.J. and Kiger, J. A., 1984, 'Modern Genetics', 2nd Edition, Benjamin Cummings. Brown, T.A., 1990, 'An Introduction to Gene Cloning', Chapman & Hall. Jenkins J.B., 1974, 'Genetics', 2nd Edition, Houghton Mifflin. Larkin P.J., 1994, 'Genes at Work', CSIRO. Mathews, C.K. and van Holde, K.E., 1990, 'Biochemistry', Benjamin/Cummings. Old, R.W. and Primrose, S.B., 1995, 'Principles of Gene Manipulation', 5th Edition, Blackwell Sc. Wills, C., 1992, 'Introns, Exons and Talking Genes', Oxford University Press.
Unit Texts:	Griffith et al., 2000, 'An Introduction to Genetic Analysis' (plus CD), 7th Edition, Freeman.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Practical Assessment 30%. Mid Semester Test 20%. Final Examination 50 %.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y