BIOL333-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Molecular Genetics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

BIOL333 is an advanced molecular genetics course that builds on the conceptual frameworks developed in the pre-requisite course BIOL231/BCHM202. It provides in-depth coverage across the breadth of life with an emphasis on gene expression, gene concepts and biotechnology.

Prerequisites

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 15:00 - 16:00 John Britten 117 HP Seminar Room
23 Mar - 29 Mar
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 13:00 - 14:00 Psychology - Sociology 210
23 Mar - 29 Mar
Drop in Class A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 12:00 - 18:00 Online Delivery
4 May - 10 May
Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 13:00 - 17:00 West 543
23 Feb - 29 Mar
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 15:00 - 17:00 John Britten 117 HP Seminar Room
16 Feb - 22 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
11 May - 17 May
Tutorial B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 13:00 - 15:00 Jack Erskine 441
16 Feb - 22 Feb

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Pre-requisite competence 8%
Laboratories 32%
Final Project 45%
Quizzes & Assignments 5%
Final Module Test 10%

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Craig et al; Molecular Biology Principles of Genome Functions ; 3rd;

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.

For further information see School of Biological Sciences .

All BIOL333 Occurrences

  • BIOL333-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026