GENETICS 3212 - Gene Expression & Hum Devel Genetics (Biomed) III
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GENETICS 3212 Course Gene Expression & Hum Devel Genetics (Biomed) III Coordinating Unit School of Biological Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 19 hours per fortnight Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites GENETICS 2511 & GENETICS 2521 or equivalent Incompatible GENETICS 3211 Restrictions Available to BSc(BiomedSc) students only Assessment Exam, reports of practical component Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Michael Lardelli
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Understanding of the underlying conceptual framework regarding the regulation of genes and how research expands our knowledge in this area 2 Understanding of the underlying conceptualframework regarding how genes control embryo development and how research expands our knowledge in this area 3 Understanding of the underlying conceptual framework regarding human genetics and how research expands our knowledge in this area 4 Comprehension of scientific research data described in peer-reviewed journals 5 Recording of laboratory research notes and analysis and reporting of experimental data 6 The ability to extract relevant information from literature databases and to present it in written or oral form
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4,5,6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 5,6 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 4,6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4.6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
This course will require the following texts and other resources:
Text for Human Genetics lectures: 'Human Molecular Genetics - 4th Edition' by Strachan
and Read.
Copies of scientific papers for Gene Regulation and Developmental Genetics aspects of the
course (supplied by the lecturers)
Collaborating research laboratories
Practical manuals (if doing genetics/molecular biology laboratory practical work. These are supplied by lecturer/s running each practical)
Practical Laboratories (if doing the practical)
Scientific equipment
Lecture theatres and tutorial rooms
Access to 最新糖心Vlog Library
Access to computers and internet
Students must supply laboratory coat and safety glasses for their own use
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered by the following means:
3 lectures of 1 hour each per week
1 tutorial of 1 hour per fortnight
12 hours of laboratory/other work per fortnight
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 6 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 24 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Week Type of Learning Activity Topic 1 Lecture Developmental Neurogenetics Practical Placement or Developmental Genetics Practical Tutorial or Other Activity None 2 Lecture Developmental Neurogenetics Practical Placement or Developmental Genetics Practical Tutorial or Other Activity Developmental Neurogenetics 3 Lecture Developmental Neurogenetics / Regulation of Gene Expression Practical Placement or Developmental Genetics Practical Tutorial or Other Activity None 4 Lecture Regulation of Gene Expression Practical Placement or Developmental Genetics Practical Tutorial or Other Activity Developmental Neurogenetics 5 Lecture Regulation of Gene Expression Practical Placement or Focus Genetic Disease literature review Tutorial or Other Activity Regulation of Gene Expression 6 Lecture Regulation of Gene Expression Practical Placement or Focus Genetic Disease literature review Tutorial or Other Activity None 7 Lecture Plant Developmental Genetics Practical Placement or Focus Genetic Disease literature review Tutorial or Other Activity Regulation of Gene Expression 8 Lecture Epigenetics Practical Placement or essay on current treatments and future treatment options/possibilities Tutorial or Other Activity Plant Developmental Genetics Mid Semester Break 9 Lecture Epigenetics / Human Genetics Practical Placement or oral presentation of a case study of the focus genetic disease Tutorial or Other Activity Epigenetics 10 Lecture Human Genetics Practical Placement or oral presentation of a case study of the focus genetic disease Tutorial or Other Activity Human Genetics 11 Lecture Human Genetics Practical Placement or oral presentation of a case study of the focus genetic disease Tutorial or Other Activity None 12 Lecture Human Genetics Practical End of Placement Tutorial or Other Activity Human Genetics 13* Lecture Practical Tutorial or Other Activity -
Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task Type of assessment Percentage of total
assessment for grading purposes #
Hurdle
Yes or No #Outcomes being assessed / achieved Final Examination Summative 60% No 1, 2, 3, 4 For laboratory placement Literature review Formative/Summative 15% No 3, 4, 6 Research report Summative 15% No 1/2/3, 4, 5 ( “/” = “or” ) Supervisor assessment Summative 10% No 4, 5 For Focus Genetic Disease work Literature Review (~2,500 words) on a particular ("Focus") Genetic Disease Formative/Summative 10% No 3, 4, 6 Oral presentation, 10 minutes, on a case study of the Focus Genetic Disease Summative/Formative 10% No 3, 4, 6 Developmental Genetics Laboratory Practical Summative/Formative 10% No 2, 4, 5 Essay (~1,500 words) on current treatments and future treatment options/ possibilities for the Focus Genetic Disease Summative/Formative 10% No 3, 4, 6
*The order in which the above four practical components will be conducted may vary from year to year but one of them will always be completed by week 4 with feedback provided by the end of week 6 and so will be formative.
Assessment Detail
For students doing the laboratory placement:
Literature review for laboratory placement project (15% of course grade, Learning objectives 3,4,6) ~2,500 words and fully referenced on the background to the laboratory project. This is due at the end of the 8th week of the semester. (Formative and summative assessment)
The course convenor will call for all placement laboratory hosts to interview their students at the end of week 5 to provide feedback to them about how they are progressing in their laboratory work and to discuss progress in writing of the literature review. (Formative assessment, no grade given.)
Research Report on laboratory placement project (15% of course grade, Learning objectives 1/2/3, 4, 5 [“/” = “or” ]). ~1,500 words (plus figures) describing and discussing the research project results. This is due at the end of the semester. (Summative assessment)
Supervisor assessment (10% of course grade) of general approach to laboratory work and the skills displayed in the laboratory. (Summative assessment, Learning objectives 4,5)
For students doing focus genetic disease work:
4 weeks (6 x 4 hour sessions) of Developmental Genetics laboratory practical work (10% of course grade, summative assessment and, depending upon when this activity is held, possibly formative assessment*, Learning objectives 2,4,5.)
Literature review of the focus genetic disease (i.e. of a particular genetic disease, 10% of course grade) ~2,500 words and fully referenced on the background to the focus genetic disease. (Summative and possibly formative assessment*, Learning objectives 3,4 6)
Essay on current treatments and future treatment development options/possibilities for the focus genetic disease (10% of course grade, summative and possibly formative assessment*, Learning objectives 3,4 6)
Oral presentation (Powerpoint) of a case study of the focus genetic disease (10% of course grade, summative and possibly formative assessment*, Learning objectives 3,4 6)
*The order in which the above four practical components will be conducted may vary from year to year but one of them will always be completed by week 4 with feedback provided by the end of week 6.
For all students - Final examination (60% of course grade, Learning Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4). This will be a three hour examination assessing any/all theoretical aspects of the course. The examination includes compulsory areas but also a limited choice of questions within each compulsory area. (Summative assessment)Submission
Submission of Developmental Genetics Practical workbooks is into the submission box at the front desk of the Molecular Life Sciences Building. Submission of other essays is via MyUni and will include checking for plagiarism by Turnitin. Details on submission are provided in the Course Handbook and/or Practical manuals etc.
Late submission of assessments
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days or more late without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the mark.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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