GENETICS 3110 - Advanced Molecular Biology IIIA (Genetics)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GENETICS 3110 Course Advanced Molecular Biology IIIA (Genetics) Coordinating Unit School of Biological Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 19 hours per fortnight Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites BIOCHEM 2510 or BIOCHEM 2102 & BIOCHEM 2520 or BIOCHEM 2202 & GENETICS 2510 or GENETICS 2102 & GENETICS 2520 or GENETICS 2202 Incompatible BIOCHEM 3000, BIOCHEM 3125 & GENETICS 3111 Restrictions Available to BSc(MolBiol) students only Assessment Written exam on lecture material, written & oral reports on practicals and tutorials Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jack Da Silva
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Knowledge at an advanced level of: the origin, structure, function and evolution of genomes and chromosomes; molecular phylogenetics; and the roles of chance, mutation and natural selection in evolution at the molecular genetic level 2 Understanding of, and ability to interpret data from, techniques used to sequence genes, visualise chromosomes, analyse genomic data and conduct evolutionary analyses of molecular sequence data 3 The ability to interpret the primary scientific literature in evolutionary genetics 4 Develop an appreciation of the need for good experimental design and scientific research practices 5 Understand both contemporary and new technologies and their potential in Molecular Biology research University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University 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, 2, 3, 4, 5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 2, 3 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
This course will require the following texts and other resources:
1. Copies of scientific papers (supplied by the lecturers)
2. Practical manuals (supplied by lecturers running each practical)
3. Practical Laboratories and computer suites 4. Scientific equipment
5. Lecture theatres and tutorial rooms
6. Access to University Library
7. Access to computers and internet
8. Students must supply laboratory coat and safety glasses for their own use -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Every week, there will be 3 lectures supported by 1 tutorial developing material covered in lectures and one or two practicals also developing material covered in lectures.Workload
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
No information currently available.
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Assessment
The University'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 Task Type Percentage of total assessment Hurdle
Yes or NoLearning Outcome Final Examination Summative 60%
No 1,3,4,5 Problem Based Learning Tutorials Summative 20% No 1,2,3,4,5 Practical/Research reports Summative 20% No 1,2,3,4,5 Assessment Detail
Students do either Laboratory Placement or Practical (20% of total course grade): Laboratory Placement - comprised of one 10-15 minute oral presentation (4%), laboratory performance (6%) and written practical report (10%) in weeks 1-6.
Practical Reports– DNA sequencing & PCR (10% of course grade); Chromosome structure & evolution (10% of course grade).
PBL exercises, including assessment via 2 small group oral presentations, weeks 7-12: 20% of total course grade.
Laboratory placement- Marked practical reports will be handed in at the end of week6 and promptly assessed by mentors/demonstrators to provide feedback to students and a sense of progressive accomplishment in the course.
Practical reports- Marks are awarded after completion of the laboratory-based practical work for the quality of the written experimental notes and answers to questions included within the experimental handbook.
Final examination (60% of course grade). This will be a three hour examination assessing any/all theoretical aspects of the course. The examination includes a limited choice of questions within each subject area.
Submission
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 Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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