GNA5011 Genome function
Faculty of Science
GNA5011 Genome function is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before GNA5011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After GNA5011
1 unit list GNA5011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: Must be enrolled in Master of Genome Analytics, Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics, Graduate Certificate of Genome Analytics or with permission from the unit coordinator.
Overview
This unit will examine genomes and their functional elements with a focus on how mutational changes in the genetic sequence can lead to new phenotypes and functions. In addition to developing a strong theoretical background on genome elements, you will gain hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, including DNA extraction, sequencing and bioinformatic analysis, used to link mutations with phenotypic changes and acquisition of new functions. The application of these methods will be demonstrated using a range of case studies and industry-related examples illustrating DNA and mutations, evolution, antibiotic resistance, microbiomes, infectious disease, recombination, gene regulation, the non-coding genome, untranslated regions, splicing, transcript processing, and translation.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- Case studies and assignmentsWritten80%
- In semester testsQuiz / Test20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify functionally important sequences within a genome and explain how changes in these can impact phenotypes at both the mechanistic and molecular level;
- 2
Design experimental approaches to determine the functional consequences of sequence variants;
- 3
Demonstrate proficiency in: molecular biology and genetics laboratory techniques, problem-solving, data collection, and analysis, interpretation and presentation of results;
- 4
Illustrate, with examples, how the concepts presented in this unit can be applied to real-world situations.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- 2 hours of lectures;
- One 3-hour laboratory/workshop and
- 7 hours of independent study per week
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Richard Burke
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Richard Burke
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for GNA5011?
GNA5011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after GNA5011?
GNA5011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including GNA5930.
When is GNA5011 offered?
In 2026, GNA5011 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does GNA5011 have an exam?
No. GNA5011 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.