Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 10.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 10 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 10076 (v.2) Molecular Biology 231
301419 (v.3) BIO33 Introduction to Molecular Biology
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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. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, organisation, maintenance and transmission of genetic information in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Develop an insight into the mechanisms of regulating the expression of genetic information. Demonstrate an understanding of how the genetic information is decoded and translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins. Develop an 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), Genetics, 5th ed., Harper Collins Publishing. Griffiths, Gelbart, Miller and Lewontin, (1999), Modern Genetic Analysis, WH Freeman and Company. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid semester test 25%. Assignments (2) 30%. Final Examination 45%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Term 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Term 3 | | | 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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