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GENETICS 3520 - Gene Expression & Human & Developmental Genetics (Theory) III

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

The material taught in this course is organised around the theme of genes - how genes function and their roles in animal and plant development and disease. The aim is to give students an appreciation, at an advanced level, of the mechanisms that control gene expression, the genetic determination of developmental pathways, the various types of human genetic mutation that lead to disease and the pathogenic pathways from genotype to phenotype and the legal regulatory framework for research in genetics. Attendance at the majority of workshops during this course must be given priority as there is assessment during every workshop. There is no final exam for this course.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code GENETICS 3520
    Course Gene Expression & Human & Developmental Genetics (Theory) III
    Coordinating Unit Molec & Biomedical Science
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites GENETICS 2510 and GENETICS 2520
    Incompatible GENETICS 3211, GENETICS 3212
    Assessment In-workshop written or on-line tests and off-site, extended on-line MCQ examinations.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Michael Lardelli

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

    1 Understand the underlying conceptual framework regarding the regulation of genes and how research expands our knowledge in this area
    2 Understand the underlying conceptual framework regarding how genes control embryo development and how research expands our
    knowledge in this area
    3 Understand the underlying conceptual framework regarding human genetics and how research expands our knowledge in this area
    4 Demonstrate insight into how research in any one of the above three areas frequently relies on concepts derived from, and research in, the other areas
    5 Comprehend scientific research data described in peer-reviewed journals
    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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 4, 5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    		 5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 5
  • 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)
    • Lecture theatres and tutorial rooms
    • Access to University Library
    • Access to computers and internet including a portable internet-capable device for workshops (preferably a laptop computer)
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course will be delivered by the following means:

    “Pre-workshop” material in the form of pre-recorded lectures or assigned reading material etc. 8 hours per week (includes revision of delivered material).

    Workshops
    4 workshops of 1 hour each per week. During the workshops the “pre-workshop” material is reviewed (and any students’ questions on this answered). To reinforce and extend student learning, issues in genetics are discussed, data in scientific papers are analysed and problem-solving exercises are conducted. Each workshop includes an up to 10 minute in-workshop summative and formative test reviewing previous learning. Four of the up to 48 workshops will be given over to summative tests on the material delivered during the previous 3 weeks.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (i.e. workshops), as well as non-contact time (e.g., watching pre-workshop recorded presentations, reading, and revision).
    Learning Activities Summary
    Plant Developmental Genetics and Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics

    Week Type of learning activity Topic
    1 Pre-workhop material Developmental Neurogenetics
    Workshop Developmental Neurogenetics
    2 Pre-workhop material Developmental Neurogenetics
    Workshop Developmental Neurogenetics
    3 Pre-workhop material Developmental Neurogenetics
    Workshop Developmental Neurogenetics
    4 Pre-workhop material Developmental Neurogenetics
    Workshop Developmental Neurogenetics
    5 Pre-workhop material Plant Developmental Genetics and Regulation of Gene Expression
    Workshop Plant Developmental Genetics and Regulation of Gene Expression
    6 Pre-workhop material Plant Developmental Genetics and Regulation of Gene Expression
    Workshop Plant Developmental Genetics and Regulation of Gene Expression
    7 Pre-workhop material Plant Developmental Genetics and Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics
    Workshop Plant Developmental Genetics and Regulation of Gene Expression / Epigenetics
    8 Pre-workhop material Plant Developmental Genetics and Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    Workshop Plant Developmental Genetics and Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    Mid Semester Break
    9 Pre-workhop material
    Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    Workshop
    Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    10 Pre-workhop material
    Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    Workshop
    Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    11 Pre-workhop material
    Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    Workshop
    Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    12 Pre-workhop material
    Human Genetics including Cancer Genetics
    Workshop Human Genetics
    Specific Course Requirements
    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)
    • Lecture theatres and tutorial rooms
    • Access to University Library
    • Access to computers and internet including a portable internet-capable device for workshops (preferably a laptop computer)
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. 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 Approximate Timing of Assessment
    Short tests in each workshop (up to 43 tests, best 30 test scores
    counted towards assessment)    		 Formative and Summative 70% No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Weeks 1-12
    1-hour on-line examination every three weeks (Best 3 of 4 test scores counted
    towards assessment)    		 Summative 30% No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12
    Assessment Detail
    Tests in workshops (total 70% of course grade, Learning Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Up to ten minutes during each workshop will be devoted to answering questions assessing material in that and previous workshops and the pre-workshop material. This will test and reinforce students’ understanding of the course material. To avoid problems with students occasionally missing workshops (due to course clashes or illness), a student’s final accumulated mark for these examinations will be made up of their best 30 workshop examination scores (from the possible up to 43 examinations). A generous length of time will be allowed for completion of the questions. (Formative and summative assessment.)

    Extended up to 1 hour examinations conducted online (total 30% of course grade, Learning Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). These will be held in Weeks 3, 6, 9, and 12 and will examine any material delivered over the preceding three weeks. The examinations will occur during a timetabled workshop session but will not require attendance at the lecture theatre by the student. There are four workshop sessions per week and each test will be held during a different session time. This will test and reinforce students’ understanding of the course material. To avoid problems with students unable to sit one of the 4 tests (due to course clashes or illness), a student’s final accumulated mark for these examinations will be made up of their best 3 examination scores. A generous length of time will be
    allowed for completion of the questions. (Summative assessment.)

    There is no end-of-semester examination for this course.

    Submission
    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 the assignment 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 late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.
    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 .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    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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