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2789 (v.9) Cell Biology 202
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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Assessment 30%. Mid Semester Test 20%. Final Examination 50 %. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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