Genetics and Genomics (11736.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
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) |
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.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr Katie Cohen |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Katie Cohen |
Required texts
Recommended Textbook
Pierce, B.A. (2024). Genetics: a conceptual approach, seventh edition, digital edition. W.H. Freeman and Company, NY.
This textbook is not a requirement, but recommended for those who would like to reinforce their understanding of the content taught. It is available as a short-term loan from the UC library. Here is the link to access UC library resources: https://www.canberra.edu.au/library/teachingstaff/unit-resources). The unit convener also has copies which may be borrowed on a short term loan. Please contact the unit convener for details.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessments other than the mid-semester test (which will be held on campus) are to be submitted electronically via Canvas. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item, to the right submission section.
Responsibility for understanding
If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the unit convener. Further, it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they are correctly enrolled in the unit and that the unit convener and Student Administration have their correct contact details.
Late Submissions
New Assessment Policy states that assessment submissions more than three days late will not be marked and will be awarded a zero mark, except under extenuating circumstances with supporting documentation provided. The unit convener reserves the right to determine whether such circumstances warrant an extension beyond the three days after the due date.
Deferred Exams
Mid-semester Test: In the event a student misses the mid-semester test due to illness or other exceptional circumstances, the student should apply for a deferred test. The application must be lodged within three days of the scheduled test with supporting evidence and a declaration by the student affirming that they have no knowledge of the content of the initial test.
Special assessment requirements
Final grades are allocated according to the aggregation of marks achieved in all assessment items. The final mark is out of a possible 100 marks. The details of the weighting of each assessment item are stated in Section 5a of the unit outline.
In order to pass the unit, students must achieve a final grade of at least 50%.
Content from lectures, workshops and practical sessions is included in all of the assessments items. Therefore, in order to meet the learning outcomes of the unit, watching the lectures and attendance of all on-campus classes (both workshops and practical sessions) is required. It is also important to attend the practical sessions in order to gain experience in practical skills fundamental to the study of Genetics and Genomics.
The use of generative AI is not permitted for any assessment item in this unit.
The unit convener reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes. This may result in an adjustment to marks awarded for a specific task.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment will usually only be offered to students who have failed a single unit in their final semester with a final mark between 45-49% and the unit is required for course completion. Refer to the UC Supplementary Assessment Policy.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Workload
It is assumed that this unit will require a total commitment of 150 hours per semester. In this unit there are 16 hours of labs, 12 hours of lectures, and 24 hours of workshops. Attendance and participation at all on campus classes is expected. The remaining 98 hours that should be spent on preparing for lectures, self study and working on the various assessment tasks.
Teaching philosophy and conduct
The teaching philosophy of the unit convener and associated staff is that all work in this 2nd year unit is not just a one-way stream of information from the staff to the students, but a collaborative discovery journey of both students and staff. To promote deep understanding the unit is designed to guide and challenge the students to apply the knowledge taught to scenarios and case studies. It is therefore necessary and expected that the students fully commit themselves to the unit, by watching recordings of lectures, participate actively in workshops and labs and spend abundant time on self-study. The students may expect that the staff will create a supportive intellectual environment and teach and mentor to the best of their abilities in a professional respectful manner. The staff and unit convener expect in exchange that the students will behave in an equally professional and respectful manner.
Inclusion and engagement
Inclusion and Welfare
Students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or other circumstances should inform their Unit Convener or Inclusion and Welfare as soon as possible so the necessary arrangements can be made.
Please reach out to the unit convener at any stage if you start to feel stressed or overwhelmed.
Participation requirements
Content from lectures, workshops and practical sessions is included in all of the assessments items. Therefore, in order to meet the learning outcomes of the unit, watching the lectures and attendance of all on-campus classes (both workshops and practical sessions) is required. It is also important to attend the practical sessions in order to gain experience in practical skills fundamental to the study of Biology. In the event that you cannot attend your assigned laboratory class due to illness or unavoidable commitments, contact the Unit Convener as soon as possible.
The workshops will contain information providing context and background important for the practical sessions. Attendance at the workshops is therefore expected to ensure that students enter the laboratory well prepared. Students will need to be well organised and efficient with their time in order to gain the most from the practical sessions.
In the case of sickness, absence, or mental health issues, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the unit convener is informed. The teaching staff is committed to assisting and supporting all students participating in the unit, so please reach out to ask for assistance.
Required IT skills
Students are expected to have a basic level of IT understanding and computer literacy. Online browser navigation and the ability to use word and Excel is assumed. Knowledge of the statistical package R and/or R-studio is recommended.
In-unit costs
There are some costs associated with this Unit such as the purchase of books. Software is provided with no cost associated with it. Students are able to install it on their own computers.
Note: To calculate your unit fees see: How do I calculate my fees?.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable
Additional information
Provision of information to the group
Notifications through the Announcements Forum or the Canvas Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Canvas website (Canvas forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only). Students should ensure they check their student email regularly. The Canvas discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.
Use of student email account
The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes". Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.
In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit Convener is informed.