302486 (v.2) Molecular Genetics 331

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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 AND 307691 (v.1) Molecular Biology 232
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.
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.
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:	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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Mid semester examination 20%, Practical tests (3) 30%, Assignment 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y