Introduction
This unit provides students with a broad introduction to molecular biology and how it can be used to investigate health & disease. The focus of this unit is primarily on humans and other mammals, but most of the matters discussed apply to a much broader range of species.
The unit provides students with an understanding of protein structure, function and synthesis; DNA structure, replication, and transcription; DNA technology and its applications; genetics of human disease; molecular biology of cancer.
The knowledge gained in this unit will complement the practical skills developed in the laboratory classes. These laboratory classes will provide students with ‘hands-on’ experience in molecular biology. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop their written, laboratory book-keeping and bioinformatic skills.
Students should be aware that TCE Year 12 Chemistry (or equivalent) is assumed knowledge for this unit.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Molecular Biology in Health & Disease |
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| Unit code | CBA265 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Tasmanian School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Kirsten Fairfax |
| Teaching staff | Dr Fiona Stennard |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
(CZZ101 or KPZ164) AND (CZZ102 or KZA161 or KPA161)
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two x 1 hour lectures weekly, 3 hours lab fortnightly and 1 hour tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | Closed book written Test 1, Weight 10% Closed book written Test 2, Weight 10% Final Exam, Weight 60% Laboratory Review Sheet One, Weight 10% Laboratory Review Sheet Two, Weight 10% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements, if necessary, will be provided. |
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| Recommended | Information about any textbook requirements, if necessary, will be provided. |
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