School Of Science And HealthHuman Molecular BiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300549.2
Discipline: BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of DNA, gene and chromosome structure in eukaryotes; the basic events in eukaryotic transcription, including the structure and role of eukaryotic RNA polymerase; post-transcriptional events in eukaryotes and their purpose; the basic events in eukaryotic translation; protein structure and conformation, and the importance of post-translational modifications for protein function.
Equivalent Units
14439 - Cell and Molecular Biology, 300234 - Molecular Biology, BI305A Molecular Biology, J3678 - Molecular Genetics
Prerequisite
300219 Biochemistry 1 OR 300555 Proteins and Genes
About this Unit
This unit is replaced by 300815 - Molecular Biology from Spring 2013. Students studying at Hawkesbury or Parramatta campus should refer to 300234 - Molecular Biology. This unit concentrates on the Molecular Biology of eukaryotic cells (human) and studies gene regulation at an advanced level, leading into the processes and practical applications of DNA technology. Students gain a thorough grounding in major techniques involved in gene cloning, such as DNA manipulation using restriction enzymes, PCR, DNA fingerprinting. Cloning vectors, DNA libraries, genetic engineering in different types of eukaryotic cells and organisms and are studied. Students are introduced to functional genomics, bioinformatics and issues in biosafety and ethics relating to gene technology.