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UNE unit code: GENE410
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Genetics is a rapidly evolving field with diverse practical implications. From agriculture and livestock production, to medicine and the emerging field of personalised healthcare, genetics presents us with exciting opportunities for innovation and discovery.
This unit provides you with an introduction to the principles of genetics. From the molecular level up to the population level, you will learn about basic concepts in genetics.
Delving into structure, the function and mutation of DNA, gene expression, transmission of genes, and genetic control of development, you will be equipped to understand problems involving genetic linkage, gene interactions and inheritance of quantitative traits.
Building your knowledge of the ways in which DNA changes and is inherited, you will also explore the genetic structure of populations, and factors that lead to the evolution of populations over time.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- analyse and solve complex problems that involve the effect of gene interactions, linkage, variations on dominance, cytoplasmic inheritance and sex-linkage on the inheritance of traits;
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of the three steps in the expression of eukaryotic genes-transcription, RNA processing and translation;
- describe a variety of mechanisms by which gene expression can be regulated;
- explain the different types of mutations, their causes and mechanisms for repairing mutations;
- analyse and critically evaluate scientific literature to investigate topics in modern genetics; and
- define quantitative traits and explain how quantitative traits can be improved through selection (breeding) programs.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 1500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Literature Review No. Words: 1500 |
Assessment 4 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Problem Sets No. Words: 500 |
Mid-term Quiz | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Students must successfully complete this assessment in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 500 |
Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Students must pass the final exam in order to pass the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Vpack: Essentials of Genetics
ISBN: 9780655797227
Klug, W.S. and Cummings, M.R., Pearson 10th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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