Genetics and Genomics (11736.1)

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.

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 workload
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

Prerequisites

11732 Foundations of Inheritance, Diversity and Evolution

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

10223 Genetics and Genomics

Assumed knowledge

None.