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BCHM530 Molecular Biology and Functional Genomics

Updated: 15 January 2013
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
13 April 2013 16 April 2013 Mandatory On-campus students must attend a compulsory workshop.
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions BCHM330
Notes None
Combined Units BCHM330 - Molecular Biology and Functional Genomics
Coordinator(s) Margaret Katz (mkatz@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit covers techniques for the cloning and analysis of genes, including Northern, Southern and Western blot analysis, DNA sequencing, PCR, and genetic engineering. The use of molecular markers, microarrays, gene knockouts, and gene fusions for genome analysis will also be covered. A practical workshop will include extraction of DNA, gene cloning, and Southern blotting. BCHM530 is based on the undergradute unit BCHM330 with additional load consisting of two extra assignments requiring a greater level of understanding of the unit material.
Important Information

Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below.

Further information
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Fundamental Molecular Biology
ISBN: 9781118059814
Allison, L.A., Wiley 2nd ed. 2012
Note: Students must purchase EITHER this text OR the Binder Ready Version (BRV) of the same text (ISBN: 9781118312599).
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Fundamental Molecular Biology (BRV)
ISBN: 9781118312599
Allison, L.A., Wiley 2nd ed. 2012
Note: Students must purchase EITHER this text OR the hard copy of the same text (ISBN: 9781118059814).
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 12%
Assessment Notes
Problem-based assignment. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6
Assignment 2 10%
Assessment Notes
Problem-based assignment. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 6
Assignment 3 10%
Assessment Notes
Problem-based assignment. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 6
Report 20%
Assessment Notes
Practical report. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7
Final Examination 2 hrs 48%
Assessment Notes
It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. interpret molecular biology data;
  2. apply molecular biology techniques to problems;
  3. carry out laboratory procedures in molecular biology;
  4. interpret molecular markers and DNA fingerprint data;
  5. understand how functional genomics is used to investigate gene function; and
  6. solve complex problems based on molecular biology experiments.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome with specific details outlined in unit handouts and elaborated on in other information supplied with the unit material. Students will use this knowledge to problem-solve in assignments, where the identification of central concepts in the discipline and the students ability to articulate them, will be assessed. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills are practised and assessed in the examination and through the laboratory report. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
Global implications of molecular biology are stressed where relevant. 		True
4 Information Literacy
The unit involves skills in online learning, literature and information technology. Students will be guided in the use of online resources, library and internet access to recommended references, particularly in conjunction with assignment tasks. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
Life-long learning is practised in all aspects of this unit. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be taught how to solve problems in molecular biology; this will be practised and assessed through examples in lectures, problem assignments and a problem-based exam. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Social implications of developments in molecular biology will be taught. High standards of scientific honesty will be expected and assessed in a practical report. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will work with others in the practical workshop. This will require a high degree of cooperation between students. 		True
   

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