Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302488 (v.2) Molecular Genetics 231
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307691 (v.1) Molecular Biology 232
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Syllabus: | Applications and tools of molecular biology, genetic engineering and DNA technology. Enzymes, vectors and applications. Southern Blotting and applications. Polymerase Chain Reaction and applications. Genetic libraries, construction, use and identification of clones including sequencing. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have been introduced to both theoretical and practical aspects of techniques used in Molecular Genetics. Demonstrated knowledge of basic molecular techniques used for nucleic acid based investigations. Appreciated and understood the safe use of radioactive substances in a laboratory environment. Performed a range of mathematical calculations related to the manipulation and interpretation of laboratory data. Demonstrated practical expertise with the performance of basic molecular techniques. Demonstrated competence in preparation of reagents for use in nucleic based applications. Demonstrated knowledge of the applications of the molecular techniques. |
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: | Brown T.A., (1992), Genetics - A Molecular Approach, 2nd ed., Chapman and Hall. Mathews and van Holde, (1990), Biochemistry, Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co. Lewin B., (1994), Genes V, Oxford University Press Inc. Wills C., (1992), Introns, Exons and Talking Genes - The Science Behind the Human Genome Project, Oxford University Press. |
Unit Texts: | Brown T.A., (1994), Principals of Gene Manipulation, 5th ed, Old and Primrose, Blackwell Scientific. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid semester examination 20%, Practical tests (3) 30%, Assignment 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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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 1 | Y | | |
Area
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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