Courses & Units
Human Molecular Biology CXA300
Introduction
This unit extends the student's understanding of the concepts of genetics and molecular biology obtained in CXA315 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 | |
| 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
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and interpret theoretical concepts of complex genetics problems related to human disease.
- Communicate fundamental genetic disease processes, molecular diagnoses, and treatments in a in a discipline specific manner.
- Perform molecular diagnostic techniques to evaluate and diagnose diseases at a molecular level
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 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
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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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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA315Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit has 10 weeks of online content consisting of pre-recorded lectures and notes requiring approximately 10 x 5hrs learning and engagement, supported by 10 x 1hr tutorials. There is a 1 x 2hr seminar in week 12 that precedes 3 x 3hr practical sessions delivered in week 13. |
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| Assessment | Complex disease pathology and diagnostics activity (20%)|Laboratory Practical Report (20%)|Test (30%)|Test (30%) |
| 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. |
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| 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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