GENE340 Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology
Updated: 14 May 2007| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | November | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | BCHM 330 or 340A; GENE 210 or 210A | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | GENE 340A, 540 | |||||||||
| Notes | off-campus in alternate years (odd); mandatory workshop for on-campus students | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
GENE340A - Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology GENE540 - Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology |
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| Coordinator(s) | Margaret Katz (mkatz@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit will examine the molecular techniques used to study the regulation of gene expression and the problem of how the development of an animal from fertilised egg to mature organism is controlled by genes. Topics will include genetics of body plan development in animals, methods used to manipulate genes and introduce them into plant and animal cells, and regulation of gene expression in bacteria. Laboratory sessions will provide an introduction to PCR, DNA sequencing, computer programs used to analyse DNA sequences, and screening a gene library. GENE 340A has additional topics in several areas and an additional assessment task at a higher level. GENE 540 has an additional 2500 word assignment which will include a review of recent scientific literature in the field of genes and development. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |