Undergraduate - UnitMOL2011 - Molecular biology: Genes and their expression

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Priscilla Johanesen

Synopsis

Topics include the molecular nature of nucleic acids and the mechanism by which they specify proteins; mutations and their consequences; the impact of viruses, mobile genetic elements and extranuclear organelle genomes on the genetic material of the nucleus; expression of genetic information and how it is regulated.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

Describe the properties and composition of nucleic acids and the mechanism by which they specify proteins in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells;

Explain the molecular basis of mutation and implications for genetic variation;

Demonstrate knowledge of the contribution and impact on the genome of viruses, mobile genetic elements and extranuclear genetic information;

Demonstrate knowledge in the diversity of mechanisms for control of gene expression and regulation;

Acquire basic laboratory skills in molecular biological techniques and develop skills in the presentation of data and scientific ideas verbally and through written means.