Courses & Units
Human Molecular Biology CXA600
Introduction
The unit accommodates students with varied prior knowledge of molecular biology with an introductory module on basic molecular biology concepts and then focuses on medical molecular genetics, providing detailed study of genetic mutations, inheritance patterns of genetic diseases and laboratory investigation of diseases. Laboratory sessions will cover molecular diagnostic techniques.
This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree.
Summary
| Unit name | Human Molecular Biology |
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| Unit code | CXA600 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nicole Ranson |
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Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* 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, interpret, and critically evaluate theoretical concepts of complex genetics problems related to human disease.
- Communicate fundamental genetics disease processes, molecular diagnoses, and treatments in a discipline specific manner.
- Plan/design, evaluate and perform molecular diagnostic techniques to 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 |
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| not applicable |
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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Teaching
| 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 are 2 x 2hr seminars in week 12 that precede 3 x 3hr practical sessions in week 13. |
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| Assessment | Test (25%)|Test (25%)|Laboratory Notebook and Practical Report (30%)|Complex disease pathology and diagnostics activity. (20%) |
| 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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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