Genetics and Genomics (11736.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Science | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit is designed to introduce students to the concepts and principles of genetics and genomics, providing a broad overview of the universal principles underlying the structure and function of the genome and epigenome. Through hands-on laboratories and tutorials, students will be introduced to the ever-expanding technologies deployed in the area of genetics and genomics applicable to human health and the environment. By the end of this unit, students will have a strong appreciation for how the underlying genetic code provides the blueprint for every aspect of biology with the same basic genetic principles applicable to all organisms.
1. Understand the structure of the genome and epigenome, and articulate how these structures underpin function;
2. Correlate abnormal changes in the genome and epigenome with organism dysfunction and human disease;
3. Analyse and evaluate research in the field of genetic and genomics;
4. Collect experimental data and apply genetic and epigenetic principles to the interpretation and analysis of this data; and
5. Apply tools to predict outcomes using genetic data and articulate the meaning of the results.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand the structure of the genome and epigenome, and articulate how these structures underpin function;
2. Correlate abnormal changes in the genome and epigenome with organism dysfunction and human disease;
3. Analyse and evaluate research in the field of genetic and genomics;
4. Collect experimental data and apply genetic and epigenetic principles to the interpretation and analysis of this data; and
5. Apply tools to predict outcomes using genetic data and articulate the meaning of the results.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11732 Foundations of Inheritance, Diversity and EvolutionCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
10223 Genetics and GenomicsAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Katie Cohen |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Katie Cohen |
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