Unit Overview
- Description
The topics covered in this unit build on those presented in undergraduate units, and reflect cutting-edge developments in genetics and genomics, providing students with an understanding and knowledge of the discipline at an advanced level. Topics include principles and applications of genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics and genome editing. The seminars will ensure students gain an understanding and an appreciation of how knowledge for the above topics has progressed and the resulting cutting-edge advancements made. The seminars will teach students' how to identify and critically review appropriate sources of the literature for the above topics, enhancing their critical thinking, data analysis, and interpretation of results skills. This includes teaching students to summarise the outcomes of research articles, discriminating between key and supporting experiments, evaluating results and judging the interpretation of research outcomes and articulating those in concise, relevant responses.
During the workshops, students will be assessed on each topic via topic related quizzes or infographics.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 4 elective
- Honours core unit in Genetics [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse and integrate knowledge of principles, applications and cutting-edge developments in genetics and genomics; (2) appraise research literature; (3) distinguishing between primary and supporting experimental evidence; (4) critically evaluate and interpret research outcomes; and (5) communicate scientific analyses clearly and concisely.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) in person quizzes and (2) in person infographics. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Nicole Smith
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in70550 Master of BioinformaticsSuccessful completion of
or 71580 Master of Biotechnology
or BH004 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
or CM024 Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Bioinformatics CM021 Bachelor of Human Sciences and Master of Bioinformatics
or CM007 Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biotechnology
and CM029 Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnologyone Unit(s) GENE4003 Integrated Topics in Genetics IIor Enrolment inMajor(s) Geneticsand Successful completion of
or Major(s) Anatomy and Human Biologyone Unit(s) ANHB3321 Biological Anthropology: Genes and Society - Advisable prior study
- undergraduate major in Genetics or equivalent
- Contact hours
- Seminars: up to 16 hours
workshops: up to 8 hours
Please note: Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. Students are expected to prepare for seminars and workshops through independent readings. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.