Courses & Units
Human Molecular Biology CXA300
Introduction
This unit extends the student's understanding of the concepts of genetics and molecular biology obtained in CXA171 Cell Biology and Function and CXA262 Cell and Molecular Biochemistry. The unit focuses on medical molecular genetics, providing detailed study of genetic mutations and inheritance patterns of genetic diseases. Laboratory sessions will cover molecular diagnostic techniques.
Summary
| Unit name | Human Molecular Biology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA300 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nicole Ranson |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and interpret theoretical concepts of complex genetics problems related to human disease.
- Demonstrate self-directed learning by accessing, critically evaluating, and synthesising a scientific review from a wide variety of peer-reviewed scientific information sources.
- Communicate, in oral and written format, fundamental genetics disease processes, diagnostics, and treatments in a manner appropriate for an informed scientific audience.
- Implement molecular diagnostic techniques to critically evaluate, interpret, and describe genetic inheritance patterns and genetic disease processes from experimental results.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019901 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA315Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial – 1 hour (weekly), self-directed learning activities – 10 hours (weekly). A three-day long practical class (approximately 6 hrs - 8 hrs/day) will be held during Week 13. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quiz (25%)|Quiz (25%)|Laboratory Notebook and Practical Participation (15%)|Oral Presentation (10%)|Complex disease pathology and diagnostics activity (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | You don’t need a textbook to pass this unit, but it will certainly help you understand the content in more detail. The following textbook will be used in some of the lectures for CXA300 - Genetics | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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