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BMS1062 · Molecular biology
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1School of Biomedical Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
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
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theory examination (end semester assessment) (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 35% | Threshold |
| 2 | Practical course (including worksheets, written or oral reports and/or quizzes) | Demonstration | 40% | — |
| 3 | Mid-semester MCQ test | Quiz / Test | 15% | — |
| 4 | Theme quizzes | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the mechanisms of DNA replication and expression of genetic information.
- Evaluate the different levels of control of gene expression from DNA to protein.
- Apply the principles of relevant DNA technologies and bioinformatics to investigate problems in medicine, diagnostic or research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of DNA recombination, mutation and repair to interpret their role in normal biological processes and disease.
- Use molecular biology techniques and analytical skills to perform, interpret and critically analyse experiments addressing simple questions in research or medicine.
Workload
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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Laboratories | 30 hours |
| Assessments | 1 hours |
| Applied sessions | 12 hours |
| Lectures | 24 hours |
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