GG3202 - Special Topics in Genetics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences

This subject covers a broad range of state-of-the-art laboratory techniques used in genetic research laboratories through both lectures and laboratory experience. Lectures will cover the use of modern techniques used in genetic experimental design. Students will spend a minimum of six weeks laboratory time working on a major project within a research laboratory.

Learning Outcomes

• ensure students are able to reproduce experiments described in a scientific publication;
• ensure students are able to use the web and databases for the efficient analysis of nucleotide and protein sequences;
• ensure students are able to design, conduct and analyse the results of genetic experiments;
• ensure students have first hand experience and develop skills in modern techniques used in genetic research laboratories;
• proficient use of standard statistics and graphics software packages.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.

Prerequisites:	BC2013 BC2023 BC2024 (GG3101 GG3102 strongly recommended)
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	BC5202 AND BC3202

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Professor James Burnell
Lecturers:	Mr Ray Layton, Assoc. Professor Bill Warren, Professor Alan Baxter, Dr Bill Leggat, Dr Patrick Schaeffer, Dr Andreas Lopata, Professor David Miller, Professor James Burnell.
Contact hours:	12 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 72 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); presentations (10%); assignments (35%); research project supervisor's mark (15%); laboratory book and tutorial attendance (10%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.