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<p>Mammalian Genetics provides an in-depth study of the principles underlying inheritance in mammals, with a particular focus on applications of genetics in human and animal health. This unit builds on foundational knowledge of DNA structure, gene expression, cellular reproduction and patterns of inheritance covered in core first year units. The topics covered include molecular genetics and the regulation of gene expression, encompassing whole genome approaches that provide new insights into the genetic basis of disease. The relationship between genetic mutation, phenotypic variation and disease will be considered in individual crosses, families and populations, identifying patterns of inheritance and applying probability to predict breeding outcomes or estimate disease risk. Clinical applications of genetics will be further explored through animal and human examples and case studies, where students will learn about current technologies used to quantify gene expression and diagnose or treat genetic disorders, as well as considering the ethical issues associated with the use of these new gene-based technologies. The unit also develops digital literacy skills in bioinformatics, including accessing and interpreting information from large molecular databases, and the use of specialised software to analyse biological sequences and datasets.</p>
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<p>Comparative organisation of mammalian genes, chromosomes and genomes</p><p>Gene structure and regulation of expression: the role of regulatory RNAs and epigenetics in control of gene expression.</p><p>Relationships between genome, transcriptome and proteome and techniques for their analysis</p><p>Bioinformatics: obtaining and understanding information from large biological databases</p><p>Cellular reproduction, types of genetic mutation and relationship to disease</p><p>Patterns of genetic inheritance - monogenic, polygenic and multifactorial traits, sex determination and analysis of pedigree charts</p><p>Probability in genetics, estimating disease risk and studying allele frequencies in populations</p><p>Clinical applications of current DNA technologies in diagnosis and treatment of disease</p><p>Bioethics: handling and storage of genetic information, implications of genetic modification of animals and gene therapies</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Mammalian Genetics provides an in-depth study of the principles underlying inheritance in mammals, with a particular focus on applications of genetics in human and animal health. This unit builds on foundational knowledge of DNA structure, gene expression, cellular reproduction and patterns of inheritance covered in core first year units. The topics covered include molecular genetics and the regulation of gene expression, encompassing whole genome approaches that provide new insights into the genetic basis of disease. The relationship between genetic mutation, phenotypic variation and disease will be considered in individual crosses, families and populations, identifying patterns of inheritance and applying probability to predict breeding outcomes or estimate disease risk. Clinical applications of genetics will be further explored through animal and human examples and case studies, where students will learn about current technologies used to quantify gene expression and diagnose or treat genetic disorders, as well as considering the ethical issues associated with the use of these new gene-based technologies. The unit also develops digital literacy skills in bioinformatics, including accessing and interpreting information from large molecular databases, and the use of specialised software to analyse biological sequences and datasets.</p>
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<p>Comparative organisation of mammalian genes, chromosomes and genomes</p><p>Gene structure and regulation of expression: the role of regulatory RNAs and epigenetics in control of gene expression.</p><p>Relationships between genome, transcriptome and proteome and techniques for their analysis</p><p>Bioinformatics: obtaining and understanding information from large biological databases</p><p>Cellular reproduction, types of genetic mutation and relationship to disease</p><p>Patterns of genetic inheritance - monogenic, polygenic and multifactorial traits, sex determination and analysis of pedigree charts</p><p>Probability in genetics, estimating disease risk and studying allele frequencies in populations</p><p>Clinical applications of current DNA technologies in diagnosis and treatment of disease</p><p>Bioethics: handling and storage of genetic information, implications of genetic modification of animals and gene therapies</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010909 - Genetics
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmol2010">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1001" target="_blank">SCBIO1001</a>" / "SCBIO1010" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1020" target="_blank">SCBIO1020</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain principles of mammalian genetics, including gene structure, regulation of expression, mutation, and modes of inheritance.</p>
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<p>Analyse scenarios and apply knowledge of genetic principles to predict inheritance outcomes using probability, pedigree analysis and population data.</p>
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<p>Apply bioinformatics skills to research genes and interpret the functional significance of mutations in relation to genetic disorders and evolutionary relationships</p>
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<p>Evaluate current genetic technologies and their application in disease diagnosis, gene therapy, and breeding strategies, considering scientific evidence.</p>
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<p>Communicate current genetic research effectively, following scientific conventions and incorporating ethical and societal considerations.</p>
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<p>Discuss ethical, social, and sustainability implications of storage and use of genetic information and access to advanced biotechnologies.</p>
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<p>Analysis of data and gathering of information to complete answers to relevant problems</p>
<p>Tutorial Activities </p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Research a selected genetic disorder and prepare a written or oral report </p>
<p>Communication Task -written or oral report</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Scenario based test applying content knowledge and skills developed in tutorials to evaluate complex disease scenarios and answer related questions of multiple types</p>
<p>End of Semester Test</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p> </p><p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010909 - Genetics
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmol2010">View unit fees</a>
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