Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 12.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 12 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 301420 (v.1) BIO34 Molecular Biology Applications
4713 (v.3) Medical Biotechnology 331
4713 (v.4) Medical Biotechnology 331
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Syllabus: | Basis of genetic engineering and recombination of DNA technology, gene cloning and expression techniques - DNA blotting and hybidisation, DNA sequencing and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Application of molecular biology techniques in biomedicine and agriculture. DNA profiling, transgenics, gene therapy, genetic disease diagnosis and cancer. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated knowledge of basic molecular techniques used for nucleic acid based investigations. 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. |
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: | Brown, T.A. (1998). Genetics: A Molecular Approach. (third edition). Chapman and Hall. Mathews and Van Holde. (1990). Biochemistry. Benjamin and Cummings Publishing and Company. Lewin, V.B. (1994). Genes. Oxford, Oxford University Press Inc. Wills, C. (1992). Introns, Exons and Talking genes: The Science Behind the Human Genome Project. Oxford, Oxford University Press. |
Unit Texts: | Brown, T.A. (1998). Gene Coning - An Introduction, 3rd ed., Stanley Thomes Ltd. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid semester Examination 30%, Practical Tests 30%, Final Examination 40%. 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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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