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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

302506 (v.2) Introduction to Molecular Genetics 207

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Area: School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 10.0
Individual Study: 1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s): 10723 (v.3) Genetics 231 or any previous version
AND
304591 (v.6) BIO29 Introduction to Molecular Genetics or any previous version
Prerequisite(s): 1643 (v.7) Human Biology 133 or any previous version
AND
Admission into 302395 (v.2) Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) or any previous version
AND
    302414 (v.2) Structure and Function of the Body 106 or any previous version
    OR
    1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
Syllabus: Introduction to molecular biology: the study of living systems and their functioning at the molecular level. Structure and function of DNA, transcription, translation and replication. Mutation and repair of DNA. Gene organisation and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Genetic basis of development of diseases such as cancer.
Field of Education: 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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