GG3202 - Special Topics in Genetics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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 29-Aug-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Bill Leggat
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Bill Warren, Professor Alan Baxter, Dr Margaret Jordan, Dr Bill Leggat, Assoc. Professor Patrick Schaeffer, Assoc. Professor Andreas Lopata, Dr Craig Bennett, Professor Norelle Daly, Dr Fiona Baird, Professor David Miller, Professor James Burnell.
Contact hours:	22 hours lectures 72 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); (70%).

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.