BIOMO302-22A (HAM)

Advanced Genetics

15 Points

Edit Header Content
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Biomedical, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Staff

Edit Staff Content

Convenor(s)

Linda Peters

Linda Peters
5110
E.3.08
See Moodle
linda.peters@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Brett Langley

Brett Langley
4060
C.2.04
See Moodle
brett.langley@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
Edit Staff Content

Paper Description

Edit Paper Description Content
This paper follows on from BIOMO202-21B and deals in greater details with bacterial and mammalian genomes, molecular events within the cell, the expression and editing of genes, genetic variation, inheritance, human disease, complex traits, genetic analyses and population genetics. This paper is recommended to all biologists; it complements ecological, physiology and biochemical studies and aims to illustrate how genes interact in genomes, organisms, populations and human disease.
Edit Paper Description Content

Paper Structure

Edit Paper Structure Content

BIOMO302 is a traditional lecture course supplemented by six practical laboratories. All lectures will be recorded by Panopto.

Attendance in all lectures and labs will be monitored.

There will be one form of assessment that involve group team work; the creation and evaluation of an online quiz.

Important note for international students: For international students in New Zealand under student visas, regular attendance is part of your visa obligation and is checked as a requirement on the University under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, to which the University is a signatory. Academic staff are formally required to monitor attendance in classes and submission of compulsory assessment events/items and to report to Waikato International in the event that any problem with irregular attendance or non-submission is not resolved.

Edit Paper Structure Content

Learning Outcomes

Edit Learning Outcomes Content

Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Perform a range of practical laboratory techniques, including DNA and RNA extraction, gene editing, cDNA preparation, real-time PCR, gel electrophoresis, and experimental design and analysis.
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To explain how DNA is packaged and its influence on gene expression
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To explain how microbial chromosomes are replicated
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To describe the replication of viruses in their host cells
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To discuss the major causes of human genetic diversity
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To describe the various classes of genetic disease
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To explain gene variation and frequency in populations
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To discuss the genetic basis of cancer
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To distinguish between the three types of stem cells and their use in research and in the clinic
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To describe what CRISPR is and how it can be used as an biotechnological or clinical application
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • To explain the potential influence of genetic discovery and technologies in medicine for diagnosis and treatment.
    Linked to the following assessments:
Edit Learning Outcomes Content
Edit Learning Outcomes Content

Assessment

Edit Assessments Content
The dates indicated for assessment procedures will normally be adhered to. Any changes to the dates will be made in consultation with the class at least one week prior to the original date. Attendance of the laboratory sessions are an essential element of the course and must be completed in order to pass the course. Medical certificates must be presented for any test and/or laboratory missed.
Edit Additional Assessment Information Content

Assessment Components

Edit Assessments Content

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Design, Develop, and Review Moodle Quizzes
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Theory Test I
31 Mar 2022
2:00 PM
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. Theory Test II
2 Jun 2022
2:00 PM
10
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
4. Lab Manual
20
  • Hand-in: In Lab
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
5. Exam
50
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
Edit Assessments Content

Required and Recommended Readings

Edit Required Readings Content

Required Readings

Edit Required Readings Content
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, Goldberg, Fischer, Hood & Hartwell, 7th Ed, 2021

Edit Required Readings Content

Online Support

Edit Online Support Content

This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access pdfs of lecture notes and powerpoints, lecture recordings, and assessment materials. There are also discussion forums where you can both ask and answer questions.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices etc and it is your responsibility to check the site regularly. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.


Edit Online Support Content

Workload

Edit Workload Content

Approximately 61 contact hours, constituting lectures plus laboratories. A student would be expected to spend an equal time on study and assessment during the year.


Edit Workload Content

Linkages to Other Papers

Edit Linkages Content

BIOMO301 - Advanced Biochemistry

BIOMO303 - Advanced Microbiology

BIOMO304 - From Brain to Behaviour

BIOMO306 - Molecular Biology and Health

BIOMD303 - Infection and Immunity (This is brand new paper that is being offered in 2022)

Edit Linkages Content

Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: BIOMO202 or BIOL210

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: BIOL310

Edit Linkages Content