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 |
| Unit code | CXA600 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nicole Ranson |
| Delivered By | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lecture (online) (2hrs x 12 times), Tutorial (2hrs x 12 times), Practical (3hrs x 3 times) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Complex disease pathology and diagnostics activity. (20%)|Test (25%)|Test (25%)|Laboratory Practical Report (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. |
|---|---|
| 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, A Conceptual Approach, 6th Edition, Benjamin A. Pierce. W.H. Freeman and Company, ISBN: 13:978-1-319-05096-2 Human Molecular Genetics, 4th Edition, Tom Strachan and Andrew Read ISBN: 978015341499, Nussbaum, McInnes and Willard. |
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