Course Title: Molecular Biology and Genetics
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Molecular Biology and Genetics
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ONPS2431 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
ONPS2431 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021 |
ONPS2431 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Tino D'Angelo
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4380
Course Coordinator Email: tino.dangelo@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 51.08.02
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced Pre-requisites: ONPS2429 Introduction to Genetics & Microbiology
Students are not permitted to enrol in this course until the prerequisite is satisfied by a pass grade in the above specified RMIT course, or credit granted for the prerequisite course.
Assumed knowledge: BIOL2365 Biological Principles & BIOL2363 Biochemical Principles
Course Description
This course provides you with further knowledge associated with molecular biology and inheritance at the molecular, cellular and phenotypic levels. You will gain laboratory skills in molecular biology techniques such as micropipetting, PCR and electrophoresis.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for AD012P24 Associate Degree in Applied Science
4. Communication Capability
Communicate, report and reflect on scientific findings, to diverse audiences utilising a variety of formats employing integrity and culturally safe practices
On completion of this course you should be able to:
1. explain concepts such as gene structure and function, gene regulation, microbial genetics, mutation and DNA repair, PCR and sequencing, cancer genetics and evolution.
2. Safely carry out a range of laboratory techniques used for the isolation, purification and manipulation of biomolecules, for example PCR, DNA recombination techniques and electrophoresis
3. Describe the importance of recent discoveries and the applications and potential of molecular biology and the ethical issues associated with these new technologies
4. Research specific scientific topics and present the information to peers
Overview of Learning Activities
• Laboratory exercises: to give you skills in a range of DNA manipulation and routine laboratory techniques
• Face to face teaching: to obtain an understanding of genetics & molecular biology principles & concepts
• Personal study: using text books, journal articles and the internet to reinforce and broaden your understanding of this topic
• Personal research: to become familiar with recent developments and discoveries in this area
• Simulation, videos & class discussions: to understand key concepts and gain insight into some of the ethical issues raised by recent developments in this area
• Group work & peer teaching: to broaden your understanding of a range of issues in genetics & molecular biology
Overview of Learning Resources
You will use the current laboratory manual for each practical class. You will need to access Blackboard on a weekly basis to prepare for theory and practical classes. You will also need to read sections of the recommended textbook and may be referred to other resources available in the Library, such as videos and the subject learning guide.
http://rmit.libguides.com/appliedscience
Recommended text book: Tortora, Funke & Case. (2015) Microbiology: An Introduction, latest edition, Pearson/ Benjamin Cummings
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment tasks
Early Assessment Task: Online quiz
Weighting 5%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1
Assessment Task 2: Quizzes x 2
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 3
Assessment Task 3: Research assignment & presentation
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLO 1, 3 & 4
Assessment 4: Logbook
Weighting 30%
This assessment supports CLOs 2