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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.

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:

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.

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

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

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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