Course Advicefor

B. Science and B. Biomedicine

students

GENETICS MAJOR

Why do a major in GENETICS?

Genetics is central to all aspects of biology.

From molecular and cell biology, medical science, biotechnology to plant & animal science, ecology, conservation biology & environmental science.

Where can a Genetics major lead?

Further study - MSc / Honours

Careers in:

- medical biology, diagnostics, biotechnology industry, forensics, conservation biology, ecology and environmental biology

- research, IP, media, policy,

B. Science

GENETICS MAJOR

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Biology

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Minimum of four subjects in courseMaximum of six

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PRINCIPLES of GENETICS Lecture subject - First SemesterFundamental genetic principles in a range of organisms,includes the nature of the genetic material, gene structure and function, the genetic basis of phenotypic variation and quantitative inheritance, the genetic behaviour of populations. Students will develop skills to apply these principles to solve genetic problems and demonstrate how genetic analysis can be used to investigate aspects of biology.

Second Year

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GENES and GENOMES Lecture subject - Second Semester Molecular basis of the genetic material, genes and genomes in a variety organisms and includes studies of the methods used for gene isolation and analysis and application to genetic problems. Introduction to the fundamental genetic principles underlying development and the molecular evolution of genes and genomes.

Second Year

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EXPERIMENTS in GENETICSPractical subject. First OR Second SemesterTechniques and experimental designs used in genetic, cytogenetic and molecular genetic analysis of a range of both microorganisms and higher organisms through the performance of laboratory experiments and problem analysis. Lectures emphasise the principles involved in these experiments and the wider applications of these principles and techniques.

Third Year

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Compulsory Subjects in Genetics Major

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EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS & GENOMICS Lecture subject - First SemesterStudies genes and genomes from the perspective of understanding population genetics, how evolutionary forces shape the gene pool, the impact of natural selection, and processes of speciation. Understand how genomes are characterised and compared, how they are mapped physically and genetically and how this knowledge can be applied to understanding development, phylogenetics and conservation biology.

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GENES: ORGANISATION & FUNCTION Lecture subject - First SemesterGene structure, function and regulation, which form the molecular basis of many important biological phenomena such as short-term organismal and cellular responses to rapid changes in environmental conditions and long-term controls of development. The molecular mechanisms underlying these phenomena are frequently exploited in biotechnology, medical and agricultural applications. It includes the modern molecular approaches involved in combining classical genetics with recombinant DNA analysis and genomics and their application to specific biological problems.

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GENETIC ANALYSISPractical subject - Second SemesterCapstone experience for students majoring in Genetics. It involves lectures and practical exercises which demonstrate advanced principles and techniques of genetic analysis from classical and population genetics to modern molecular technology. An emphasis is placed on student participation in experimental design and data analysis. Student presentations will be used to illustrate modern aspects of Genetics by the in-depth consideration of current publications in the field.

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HUMAN & MEDICAL GENETICSLecture subject - Second SemesterContemporary human genetics including the importance of genes in influencing human health and disease, the molecular basis of genetic diseases and strategies for identifying genes which cause human disease. Also examines human genetic variation and evolution and how this is informed by the Human Genome Project. Wider aspects including screening for genetic diseases, genetic counselling, and ethical issues will be discussed in context.

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Other Second Semester ElectivesProtein Structure and Function (Biochemistry) Reproduction (Zoology)

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ElectiveFirst Semester ElectivesMolecular Aspects of Cell Biology (Biochemistry) Concepts in Cell and Developmental Biology (Cell Biology)Ecology in Changing Environments (Zoology)Evolution and the Human Condition (Zoology)Functional Plant Biology (Botany)Plant Systematics and Evolution (Botany)Molecular and Medical Microbiology (Microbiology)Principles of Immunology (Immunology)

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Genetics for non-Majors

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Genetics for non-Majors

B. Biomedicine

GENETICS MAJOR

Sample Course Plan for Major in Genetics

Year 2

Core Genetics Breadth

Committed to a Genetics Major

Year 2

Committed to a Genetics Major

Year 2

Committed to a Genetics Major

PRINCIPLES of GENETICS Lecture subject - First SemesterFundamental genetic principles in a range of organisms,includes the nature of the genetic material, gene structure and function, the genetic basis of phenotypic variation and quantitative inheritance, the genetic behaviour of populations. Students will develop skills to apply these principles to solve genetic problems and demonstrate how genetic analysis can be used to investigate aspects of biology.

Year 2

EXPERIMENTS in GENETICSPractical subject. First or Second SemesterTechniques and experimental designs used in genetic, cytogenetic and molecular genetic analysis of a range of both microorganisms and higher organisms through the performance of laboratory experiments and problem analysis. Lectures emphasise the principles involved in these experiments and the wider applications of these principles and techniques.

Year 2

Alternative subject arrangement

Year 2

Alternative Practical

•Techniques in Molecular Science •Microbes: Infections and Responses•Experimental Microbiology

Keeping two options open

Year 2

GENES and GENOMES Lecture subject - Second Semester Molecular basis of the genetic material, genes and genomes in a variety organisms and includes studies of the methods used for gene isolation and analysis and application to genetic problems. Introduction to the fundamental genetic principles underlying development and the molecular evolution of genes and genomes.

Available to B.Biomedicine students

Year 2

Core Genetics

Breadth

Committed to a Genetics Major

Genes & Genomes

Year 3

Core Major Breadth/Elective

Year 3 Compulsory in Major

Year 3

EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS & GENOMICS Lecture subject - First SemesterStudies genes and genomes from the perspective of understanding population genetics, how evolutionary forces shape the gene pool, the impact of natural selection, and processes of speciation. Understand how genomes are characterised and compared, how they are mapped physically and genetically and how this knowledge can be applied to understanding development, phylogenetics and conservation biology.

Year 3

GENES: ORGANISATION & FUNCTION Lecture subject - First SemesterGene structure, function and regulation, which form the molecular basis of many important biological phenomena such as short-term organismal and cellular responses to rapid changes in environmental conditions and long-term controls of development. The molecular mechanisms underlying these phenomena are frequently exploited in biotechnology, medical and agricultural applications. It includes the modern molecular approaches involved in combining classical genetics with recombinant DNA analysis and genomics and their application to specific biological problems.

Year 3

GENETIC ANALYSISPractical subject - Second SemesterCapstone experience for students majoring in Genetics. It involves lectures and practical exercises which demonstrate advanced principles and techniques of genetic analysis from classical and population genetics to modern molecular technology. An emphasis is placed on student participation in experimental design and data analysis. Student presentations will be used to illustrate modern aspects of Genetics by the in-depth consideration of current publications in the field.

Year 3

HUMAN & MEDICAL GENETICSLecture subject - Second SemesterContemporary human genetics including the importance of genes in influencing human health and disease, the molecular basis of genetic diseases and strategies for identifying genes which cause human disease. Also examines human genetic variation and evolution and how this is informed by the Human Genome Project. Wider aspects including screening for genetic diseases, genetic counselling, and ethical issues will be discussed in context.

Selective

Year 3

Need to ensure you have the correct prerequisite/s

Compulsory in Major

Selective

Year 3

Second Semester Selectives•Human & Medical Genetics•Protein Structure and Function (Biochemistry) •Reproduction (Zoology)

Selective

Selective

Year 3

First Semester Selectives•Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology (Biochem) •Concepts in Cell and Dev Biology (Cell Biology)•Molecular and Medical Microbiology (Micro)•Principles of Immunology (Immunology)•Evolution and the Human Condition (Zoology)

Year 2

Experiments in GeneticsOr Alternative Practical

Selective

Year 3

Year 2

Experiments in GeneticsOr Alternative Practical

Selective

Year 3 Genes & Genomes

Year 2

Experiments in GeneticsOr Alternative Practical

Year 3

After a Genetics Major…?

M.Sc. - 2-year degree, substantial research project and coursework

Honours - 1-year program, smaller research project, some coursework

Details on web site.

http://www.genetics.unimelb.edu.au/