BMS1062 - Molecular biology - Monash University

Overview

Gene structure and function, including the genetic code and its interpretation, the assembly of genes and chromosomal organisation, and the basics of the genetic flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein. Mechanisms of gene expression and regulation, gene replication and repair, and the causes and implications of genetic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Gene structure and function, including the genetic code and its interpretation, the assembly of genes and chromosomal organisation, and the basics of the genetic flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein. Mechanisms of gene expression and regulation, gene replication and repair, and the causes and implications of genetic mutations. Molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology for the manipulation of genes. Genomics and its applications in medicine and principles of gene therapy.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Simon Windley

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Fasseli Coulibaly

Simon Windley

Notes

Optional Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) run in this unit.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Explain the mechanisms of DNA replication and expression of genetic information.

Evaluate the different levels of control of gene expression from DNA to protein.

Apply the principles of relevant DNA technologies and bioinformatics to investigate problems in medicine, diagnostic or research.

Demonstrate an understanding of DNA recombination, mutation and repair to interpret their role in normal biological processes and disease.

Use molecular biology techniques and analytical skills to perform, interpret and critically analyse experiments addressing simple questions in research or medicine.

Assessment summary

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment

1 - Theory examination (end semester assessment) (2 hours and 10 minutes)

2 - Practical course (including worksheets, written or oral reports and/or quizzes)

3 - Mid-semester MCQ test

4 - Theme quizzes

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions

Assessments

Laboratories

Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

The workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours spread across the semester (roughly 12 hours per week).

The workload is composed of approximately an even mixture of attendance at scheduled activities and self-scheduled study time. Learning activities comprise a mixture of instructor-directed, peer-directed and self-directed learning, which includes face-to-face and online engagement.

Learning resources

Required resources