GENETICS 3210 - Advanced Molecular Biology IIIB (Genetics)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GENETICS 3210 Course Advanced Molecular Biology IIIB (Genetics) Coordinating Unit School of Biological Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 12 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites BIOCHEM 2510 & BIOCHEM 2520 & GENETICS 2510 & GENETICS 2520 Incompatible Genetics 3211 and Genetics 3212 and Genetics 3520 Restrictions Available to BSc(MolBiol) students only Assessment Final Exam, Literature review, Research report, PBL, MCQ Exam 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
The course aims to give students a level of understanding of concepts and experimental techniques in the areas of gene regulation, developmental genetics and human genetics that would enable them to develop competencies expected of a university graduate in Genetics. The course cannot hope to cover comprehensively the very broad range of research questions in these areas but it will give students understanding of specific exemplary questions and provide them with knowledge of how they can extend their learning as required by future studies and employment. The practical aspect of the course aims to equip students with sufficient fundamental skills to apply them to a broad range of positions requiring these skills. The Problem Based Learning (PBL) exercises aim to give students a perspective of how cutting edge molecular biology principles and techniques are applied to major research questions.
The anticipated knowledge, skills and/or attitude to be developed by the student are: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 conceptual framework 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 form 7 To provide students with the opportunity to derive and interpret novel experimental outcomes in a supportive environment commensurate with their capabilities as a final year candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology).
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
4, 5, 6, 7 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
7 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
4, 5, 6, 7 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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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
· Scientific equipment
· Lecture theatres and tutorial rooms
· Access to University Library
· Access to computers and internet
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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 practical laboratory/placement per fortnight (weeks 1-6)
(Note: Students who do not obtain a laboratory placement will perform the normal Practical course of Genetics 3211 in weeks 1-6)
6 PBL sessions of up to 5 hours per week in weeks 7-12.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
XWeek 1 Type of learning activity Topic Lecture Developmental Neurogenetics Practical Laboratory Placement Tutorial or other activity None Week 2 Lecture Developmental Neurogenetics Practical Laboratory Placement Tutorial or other activity Developmental Neurogenetics Week 3 Lecture Developmental Genetics Practical Laboratory Placement Tutorial or other activity None Week 4 Lecture Plant Developmental Genetics Practical Laboratory Placement Tutorial or other activity Developmental Genetics including Neurogenetics Week 5 Lecture Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics Practical Laboratory Placement Tutorial or other activity Plant Developmental Genetics Week 6 Lecture Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics Practical Laboratory Placement Tutorial or other activity None Week 7 Lecture Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics Practical Problem Based Learning Exercises Tutorial or other activity Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics Week 8 Lecture Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics Practical Problem Based Learning Exercises Tutorial or other activity Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics Mid Semester Break Week 9 Lecture Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics Practical Problem Based Learning Exercises Tutorial or other activity Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics Week 10 Lecture Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics Practical Problem Based Learning Exercises Tutorial or other activity Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics Week 11 Lecture Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics Practical Problem Based Learning Exercises Tutorial or other activity None Week 12 Lecture Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics Practical Problem Based Learning Exercises Tutorial or other activity Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics Week 13* Lecture Practical Tutorial -
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 Type of assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes # Hurdle
Yes or No #Outcomes being assessed / achieved Multiple Choice Question examination Formative / Summative 5% No 1 or 2 or 3, and 4 Final Examination Summative 55% No 1, 2, 3, 4 Laboratory Placement/Practical Formative / Summative 20% No 4, 5, 6, 7 PBL Formative / Summative 20% No 4, 6, 7 Assessment Detail
Laboratory Placement (20% of total course grade, learning objectives 4, 5, 6, 7) - comprised of one 10-15 minute oral presentation (4%), laboratory performance (6%) and written practical report (10%) in weeks 1-6. Marked Practical Reports will be handed in at the end of week 6 and promptly assessed by mentors/demonstrators to provide feedback to students and a sense of progressive accomplishment in the course. Students who do not obtain a laboratory placement will perform the normal Practical course of Genetics 3211 for weeks 1-6 and will be assessed as for that course.
PBL exercises, including assessment via 2 small group oral presentations, weeks 7-12: (20% of total course grade, learning objectives 4, 6, 7). Each individual in the PBL group marked separately.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) examination (5% of course grade, Learning Objectives 1 or 2 or 3 and 4). Students must complete a set of on-line, multiple choice questions to assess their comprehension and ability to use the information delivered in lectures during the first four weeks of semester. This is primarily a formative assessment exercise but the results will contribute 5% of their final course grade.
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.Submission
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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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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