Available in 2024
Course code

HUBS1202

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course represents a blend between fundamental concepts and current issues in molecular medicine. The course focuses on the relationships between structure, function and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids as applied to human disease and provides an introduction to modern concepts of genomic structure, function and analysis.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe the structural features of proteins and nucleic acids.

2. Discuss the relationship between molecular structure and function.

3. Explain the importance of molecular structure as it applies to fundamental biomedical analytical techniques.

4. Perform basic experimental methods for analysis of proteins and nucleic acids.

5. Outline the organisation of the human genome, and methods of genome analysis.

6. Explain the principles of Mendelian genetics and their relationship to inheritance of traits and diseases.

7. Describe, with examples, the main types of human genetic disorders, how they arise, and their patterns of inheritance.

8. Solve problems related to inheritance of traits and diseases.

9. Communicate effectively using scientific writing and standardised notation.


Content

  1. Composition and structure of proteins, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
  2. Relationship between the structure, function and analysis of proteins, DNA and RNA.
  3. Relationship between DNA sequence and protein structure and function.
  4. Recombinant DNA technology.
  5. Skills in methods of protein, DNA and RNA isolation, analysis and interpretation of data in relation to the diagnosis of human disease.
  6. Composition and structure of the human genome.
  7. The genetic basis of disease.
  8. Relationship between genome structure and function.
  9. Genome replication.
  10. Genome mapping by genetic and physical techniques.
  11. Genome mutation and recombination in human development and disease.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the

Bachelor of Biomedical Science [40097],

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [12328] or

Bachelor of Biomedicine/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40280] programs.


Assessment items

In Term Test: Intra-semester written tests (x2)
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory assessments (x2)

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Genetics computer laboratory tasks

Formal Examination: Final written examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

  • Induction - Students must complete a Cell and Molecular lab safety induction

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Computer Lab-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)
Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
Lecture-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
  • Recorded
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s)
  • Exams
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s)

Course outline

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