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301251 (v.2) Molecular Genetics 333


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** 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. **
 

Other:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: upon completion of Diploma of Technology, or equivalent at a Singapore Polytechnic
 

Syllabus:

Tools of molecular genetics - enzymes, cloning vectors, labelling of DNA. Nucleic acid manipulation techniques - DNA, RNA extraction, hybridisation. Genomic and DNA library construction and screening. Polymerase chain reaction - principle methods, applications in clinical diagnosis. DNA sequencing and applications - Site-directed mutagenesis. Applications of DNA technology - genetic disease and cancer diagnosis. Gene therapy and genetic counselling.
 
** 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:

10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 BPI Intern'l Group S'pore Trimester 1 Y    
2004 BPI Intern'l Group S'pore Trimester 2 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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