Online Courses Handbook 2003

301636 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Molecular Genetics)

BSc(Curtin)

Introduction
Molecular genetics is an exciting and rapidly developing area of science. It provides an understanding of the underlying mechanisms of many human, animal and plant diseases. New drugs and vaccines, and improved varieties of plants and animals are being produced using genetic engineering technology. Molecular genetics will have an increasing impact on most areas of biology and medicine over the coming years.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None. Chemistry, Applicable Mathematics and Human Biology or Biology desirable. Contact the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Specific Requirements
The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note
Selection is based on the Tertiary Entrance Rank.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
The first year of the degree is common to the Medical Science and Human Biology courses offered in the School. During the second semester of the third year students are required to undertake a research project.

Career Opportunities
This course provides career opportunities in government laboratories, academic and research centres, or in the biotechnology, biomedical, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

1643 v.6 Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0

302364 v.1 Measurement in Laboratory Science 131 1.0 12.5

4715 v.5 Medical Laboratory Science 131 5.0 25.0

7076 v.5 Chemistry 123 5.0 25.0

7713 v.7 Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

1373 v.5 Statistics 121 2.0 12.5

1644 v.7 Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0

302467 v.2 Introduction to Microbiology 132 3.0 12.5

7077 v.5 Chemistry 124 5.0 25.0

7842 v.5 Medical Laboratory Science 132 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10723 v.3 Genetics 231 5.0 25.0

302466 v.1 Medical Microbiology 231 5.0 25.0

302488 v.1 Molecular Genetics 231 5.0 25.0

8804 v.8 Biochemistry 231 7.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11599 v.2 Genetics 232 5.0 25.0

11600 v.3 Microbiology 232 5.0 25.0

302436 v.1 Immunobiology 232 3.0 12.5

302487 v.1 Cytogenetics 232 3.0 12.5

8363 v.6 Biochemistry 232 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Full Year

10535 v.4 Microbiology 331 5.0 50.0

11601 v.3 Gene to Protein 331 5.0 50.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

302486 v.1 Molecular Genetics 331 8.0 50.0

50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

302485 v.1 Molecular Genetics 332 6.0 25.0

6937 v.5 Research Project 334 5.0 25.0

50.0

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