BIOL3090
10 units
3000 level
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
- BIOL3090 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 261.0 KB)
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