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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Molecular Biology and Genomics

  • Unit Code

    SCH6234

  • Year

    2020

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Lois Ann BALMER

Description

Genomics is an evolving field of biomedical research that provides insights into genetic and non-genetic diseases. In this unit, students will explore the principles of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. Students will manipulate and interrogate DNA sequences and other genomic information using high-level data analysis techniques, supported by digital technologies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply fundamental data analysis methodologies to investigate genomic data.
  2. Analyse genetic mapping and DNA characteristics/sequences using digital tools.
  3. Present knowledge of molecular biology and genetics to diverse audiences.

Unit Content

  1. Theory and application of Genomics, Proteomics Metabolomics.
  2. Techniques and applications in genetics.
  3. Genome sequence acquisition and fundamentals of Bioinformatics.
  4. Genome alignment and evolution.
  5. Online shareware applications Chromas Lite, BLAST, Gene ID, Genebank, NCBI.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Industry professionals consult on the curriculum and provide guest lectures. Online genomic and bioinformatic analyses using shareware applications encourage critical thinking and self-analysis skills through reflective activities. Students undertake peer review as part of their learning and build digital capabilities through computational activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentGenomic computations40%
PresentationPoster presentation40%
PortfolioLearning portfolio20%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentGenomic computations40%
PresentationPoster presentation40%
PortfolioLearning portfolio20%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Molecular Biology and Genomics

  • Unit Code

    SCH6234

  • Year

    2020

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Lois Ann BALMER

Description

Genomics is an evolving field of biomedical research that provides insights into genetic and non-genetic diseases. In this unit, students will explore the principles of genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. Students will manipulate and interrogate DNA sequences and other genomic information using high-level data analysis techniques, supported by digital technologies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply fundamental data analysis methodologies to investigate genomic data.
  2. Analyse genetic mapping and DNA characteristics/sequences using digital tools.
  3. Present knowledge of molecular biology and genetics to diverse audiences.

Unit Content

  1. Theory and application of Genomics, Proteomics Metabolomics.
  2. Techniques and applications in genetics.
  3. Genome sequence acquisition and fundamentals of Bioinformatics.
  4. Genome alignment and evolution.
  5. Online shareware applications Chromas Lite, BLAST, Gene ID, Genebank, NCBI.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Industry professionals consult on the curriculum and provide guest lectures. Online genomic and bioinformatic analyses using shareware applications encourage critical thinking and self-analysis skills through reflective activities. Students undertake peer review as part of their learning and build digital capabilities through computational activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentGenomic computations40%
PresentationPoster presentation40%
PortfolioLearning portfolio20%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentGenomic computations40%
PresentationPoster presentation40%
PortfolioLearning portfolio20%

Core Reading(s)

  • Walker’s, W. (2018). Wilson and Walker’s Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (8th ed., pp. xxx, 923). https://doi.org/10.1071/9781316677056 Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/998750377
  • Russell, P. (2014). iGenetics: Pearson New International Edition: A Molecular Approach (3rd ed.). Pearson Education Limited. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.ecu.edu.au/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ecu/detail.action?docID=5176442

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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