BIOL3090Molecular Biology

Available in 2024
Course code

BIOL3090

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

2024 Course Timetables

Course handbook

Description

This course is designed to encompass the major process of molecular biology. These are examined in both eukaryotes and non-eukaryotes. A particular focus will be given to transcriptional regulation in both these systems. An additional section will encompass systems biology.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Interpret and review research in molecular biology;

2. Illustrate the complexities of the regulation of gene expression;

3. Explain the ways in which knowledge of the basic biology of an organism can inform applied research;

4. Develop and communicate scientific theories;

5. Apply skills in information retrieval, interpretation and presentation.

Content

  • Genome organisation
  • Transcriptional regulation
  • Post-Transcriptional regulation
  • Epigenetic regulation
  • Systems Biology

Requisite

Students must have successfully completed BIOL2001 or BIOL2050 to be enrolled in this course.

Assessment items

Quiz: Quiz - On-Line

Presentation: Group oral presentation

Written Assignment: Written assignment

Formal Examination: Written exam

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Last week is for revision
Lecture-3
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
Seminar-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-3
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7

Course outline