GENE340 Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology
| 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 | BCHM330 or 330A; GENE210 or 210A; or candidature in postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | GENE 340A, 540 | ||||||||
| Notes | off-campus in alternate years | ||||||||
| Combined Units |
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 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 |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
None | ||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |