BCHM202-10S1 (C) Semester One 2010

Molecular Genetics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 22 February 2010
End Date: Sunday, 27 June 2010
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 7 March 2010
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 23 May 2010

Description

Principles of genetics, including the structure of RNA and DNA, molecular replication, transcriptions, translation. Protein synthesis.

We will introduce you to fundamental principles of molecular biology as they relate to inheritance and expression of phenotypes. It will focus on the “central dogma” of molecular genetics: making DNA, RNA and proteins.

Learning Outcomes

  • Mastery of the enzymology of DNA replication, transcription, translation and basic gene
     regulatory networks.
  • Ability to understand and interpret experimental evidence.
  • Ability to perform basic calculations and manipulations for setting up reactions in vitro.
  • Relate the central dogma reactions in microbes to those in other forms of life.
  • Ability to formulate hypotheses to guide your own learning process.

Prerequisites

(1) BIOL111; (2) BIOL112 or BIOL113 or CHEM114 or CHEM112.

Restrictions

BIOL230, BIOL231, ENCH480

Equivalent Courses

Timetable Note

**Lecture: Mon 11:00am - 12:00pm in C3 Lecture Theatre**


Labs held in Zoology Room 211.  Lab sessions start the week of Monday 25 Feb 2008.

Lab coats are required for this laboratory class and can be purchased at the beginning of the year.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Jack Heinemann

Lab Coordinator

Claire Galilee

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Final Exam 60%
Lab Assessment 40%


Lecture: Mon 11:00am - 12:00pm in C3 Lecture Theatre

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Garrett, R. , Grisham, Charles M; Biochemistry ; 3rd ed; Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2005.

Notes

It is compulsory to wear a lab coat in the laboratory.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $650.00

International fee $3,000.00

* 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.

For further information see School of Biological Sciences .

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