UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

BMS1062 Molecular biology

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

BMS1062 Molecular biology is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 7 units, leading on to 27 units in all.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2021: Semester 2; Clayton
Assessment: Exam 35%; and 3 other tasks

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Requisites

Before BMS1062

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After BMS1062

7 units list BMS1062 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following:

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degree programs)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced with Honours

Prohibitions: MCB2011, MOL2011

Overview

Gene structure and function, including the genetic code and its interpretation, the assembly of genes and chromosomal organisation, and the basics of the genetic flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein. Mechanisms of gene expression and regulation, gene replication and repair, and the causes and implications of genetic mutations. Molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology for the manipulation of genes. Genomics and its applications in medicine and principles of gene therapy.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
Second semester	Clayton	On campus

Assessment

Theory examination (end semester assessment) (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle
35%
Practical course (including worksheets, written or oral reports and/or quizzes)
40%
Mid-semester MCQ test
15%
Theme quizzes
10%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Explain the mechanisms of DNA replication and expression of genetic information.
2
Evaluate the different levels of control of gene expression from DNA to protein.
3
Apply the principles of relevant DNA technologies and bioinformatics to investigate problems in medicine, diagnostic or research.
4
Demonstrate an understanding of DNA recombination, mutation and repair to interpret their role in normal biological processes and disease.
5
Use molecular biology techniques and analytical skills to perform, interpret and critically analyse experiments addressing simple questions in research or medicine.

Workload and teaching

Laboratories30 hours
Applied sessions11 hours
Lectures35 hours

The workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours spread across the semester (roughly 12 hours per week).

The workload is composed of approximately an even mixture of attendance at scheduled activities and self-scheduled study time. Learning activities comprise a mixture of instructor-directed, peer-directed and self-directed learning, which includes face-to-face and online engagement.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Associate Professor Elizabeth Davis
Unit Coordinators: Dr Jessica Gibbons; Associate Professor Fasseli Coulibaly

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BMS1062?

BMS1062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after BMS1062?

BMS1062 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including BMS2042, BMS2052, BMS3031, BMS3052, DEV3011 and DEV3032. Those lead on to 27 units in all.

When is BMS1062 offered?

In 2021, BMS1062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does BMS1062 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 1
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit: School of Biomedical Sciences

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 202020212022 2023 2024 2025 2026