10076 (v.2) Molecular Biology 231

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7842 (v.5) Medical Laboratory Science 132 or any previous version

Syllabus:

DNA structure and function - replication, recombination, repair, mutagenesis, transcription and translation. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes - genome organisation, gene regulation and expression. Molecular basis of disease.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Become able to report the structure, organisation, maintenance and transmission of genetic information in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Demonstrated insight into the mechanisms of regulating the expression of genetic information. Described how the genetic information is decoded and translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins. Demonstrated insight into how molecular biology is revolutionising our understanding and treatment of genetic and infectious diseases.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Russell, P.J. (1998/2002). Genetics or Genetics, 5th ed., Harper Collins Pub. Mathews and Van Holde. (1990). Biochemistry, Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Company. Weaver and Hendrick. (1995). Genetics - Basic Genetics, 2nd ed., Brown Publishers.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Mid Semester Test 40%, Final Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y