School Of Science And HealthMolecular BiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300817.1
Discipline: BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300234 - Molecular Biology, 300549 - Human Molecular Biology
Prerequisite
300936 Functional Proteins and Genes OR 300845 Genetics OR 300848 Metabolism
About this Unit
Molecular biology is central to many fields of the biomedical and natural sciences, and includes genetics, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, and forensics. Through comparative studies of different organisms, this unit will describe fundamental concepts and methods in the study of DNA and RNA and the application of molecular biology in advanced fields such as genomics. Subjects will include DNA replication; transcriptional, post-transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of gene expression; microarrays, and an introduction to bioinformatics. Practical work will provide opportunities to become familiar with the methods of molecular biology, with an emphasis on the development of problem solving and analytical skills
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Laboratory Safety Glasses, Laboratory coat, closed shoes, laboratory note book