Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
BIOL3903 is focused on teaching students advanced and contemporary genetics through the lens of genomics and associated technologies. The course content is framed around outstanding challenges in genetics and the genomics discoveries and approaches that can help solve them. The course lecturers will take an active learning approach to engage students in the theoretical and applied components of Genomics, using examples from genetic model and non-model organisms, including humans, fruit flies, plants, and vertebrates. Through a mixture of problem-based learning and practical activities, students will learn about the structural and functional aspects of genomes composition, function, regulation, variation and evolution. Students in the course will also learn about gene and genome editing methods and the ethical and legal frameworks underlying issues like precision genome engineering and personalised genomics. Students will have an opportunity to practice scientific communication and entrepreneurship skills.
Modern society, in all its complexity and diversity, relies on advances in genetics and genomics, from food security and biodiversity challenges to medical diagnostics, vaccines and treatments. Genomic information and technologies have become an integral part of what will drive our prosperity in an ever-changing world. This course will focus on genomics as a contemporary field ofﾠ genetics, with content delivered to students both in-person and via flexible learning experiences, including hands-on practicals focused on analyses of genomic-scale data. Every year, the course provides new grand challenges in genomics as topics for the student research proposal assessment pieceﾠto ensure that BIOL3903 remains at the cutting edge of genetics and genomics explorations and technologies.ﾠLearning experiences will be a mixture of lectures and problem-based learning and practical activities.ﾠIn BIOL3903, students will visit laboratories that are very actively using genomics technologies in their routines. BIOL3903 will have equally strong theoretical and applied components in Genomics byﾠexamining model and non-model organisms, including aspects of human genomics and personalized medicine. Students will learn about the structural and functional aspects of genomes, including genome composition, function, regulation, variation, and evolution; and the methods to explore these aspects. Students in the course will also learn about clinical genomics, gene and genome editing methods, and the ethical and legal frameworks underlying issues like precision genome engineering in agriculture and biotechnology, or personalised medicine. Students will have opportunities to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills with real-life applications and with a direct impact on employability following graduation. Students will use data sets available from the UQﾠcommunity to gain an appreciation for the analyses of empirical research data. This course will equip the students with the skills they need to understand a wide-range of genomicsﾠapplications in science, biotechnology, and medicine.ﾠThe course is an integral part of the Geneticsﾠmajor,ﾠextended major, or minor.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course assumes that the students will have a basic understanding ofﾠDNAﾠstructure and function, including the process of gene expression (at the level of second-year genetics courses).
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
BIOL2202 or BIOL2902
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
BIOL3303
Restrictions
Internal offering only. This course has a maximum enrolment of 30 students.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Guest lecturer
Dr Peter Crisp
Dr Lauren Aoude
Associate Professor Aideen McInerney-Leo
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please check your timetable regularly at the start of each semester. You may use the public timetable too (at the link above).
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to present Genomics as a contemporary field of genetics, with equally strong theoretical and applied components of Genomics taught through a variety of strategies. Students will learn about the structural and functional aspects of genomes, including their composition, function, regulation, variation, and evolution. Students will also learn about gene and genome editing methods and the ethical and legal frameworks underlying issues like precision genome engineering and personalised medicine. In short, this course will equip the students with the skills they need to understand Genomics and its numerous applications in science, biotechnology, and medicine. In this advanced version of the course, students will attend three site visits to explore active laboratories, where Genomics is an everyday routine.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the core principles of Genomics as a genetics discipline
LO2.
Identify and describe the technologies used to generate genomics data
LO3.
Describe the structure, function, and diversity of genomes
LO4.
Understand and apply key analytical approaches in genomics data analysis
LO5.
Explain the roles of various genomic elements in evolutionary processes
LO6.
Integrate practical, theoretical, and applied aspects of genome engineering
LO7.
Evaluate the impacts of genomics knowledge on society and on individuals
LO8.
Anticipate the role of genomics in knowledge economies and future job markets
LO9.
Develop scientific research proposals by generating scientific hypotheses and designing genomics-based experiments
LO10.
Practice scientific communication skills by writing a research proposal and presenting an industry pitch for their proposal
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Online Quizzes
|
21% |
Quiz 1 - 3/03/2025 - 10/03/2025 Quiz 2 - 10/03/2025 - 17/03/2025 Quiz 3 - 17/03/2025 - 24/03/2025 Quiz 4 - 24/03/2025 - 31/03/2025 Quiz 5 - 31/03/2025 - 7/04/2025 Quiz 6 - 7/04/2025 - 14/04/2025 Quiz 7 - 14/04/2025 - 28/04/2025 Quiz 8 - 6/05/2025 - 12/05/2025
The due date for each quiz is at 2.00pm of the Monday following the practical. |
| Examination |
In-person invigilated paper exam
|
48% |
1/05/2025 6:00 pm
Please check your timetable for venue details. |
| Reflection | Employability Reflection | 1% |
30/05/2025 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
Research Proposal and Industry Pitch
|
30% |
Industry Pitch 14/05/2025 2:00 pm Research Proposal 30/05/2025 2:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Online Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 21%
- Due date
Quiz 1 - 3/03/2025 - 10/03/2025
Quiz 2 - 10/03/2025 - 17/03/2025
Quiz 3 - 17/03/2025 - 24/03/2025
Quiz 4 - 24/03/2025 - 31/03/2025
Quiz 5 - 31/03/2025 - 7/04/2025
Quiz 6 - 7/04/2025 - 14/04/2025
Quiz 7 - 14/04/2025 - 28/04/2025
Quiz 8 - 6/05/2025 - 12/05/2025
The due date for each quiz is at 2.00pm of the Monday following the practical.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
The content of each practical activity and lectures will be assessed by a short online quiz (from week 2 to week 10). The content of weeks 1- 10 will be assessed. Each assessment is worth 3% of the final grade and the best 7 marks out of 8 will be counted towards the final grade.
The due date for each quiz is by 2.00pm of Monday after the week that covered the content. Late submissions will not be marked.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submission details will be provided. The due date for each quiz is at 2.00pm of the Monday following the practical.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Applications for Extensions
Information on applying for an extension can be found here: my.UQ Applying for an extension.
Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.
If you are unable to provide approved documentation to support your application by the due date and time, you must still submit your application by the deadline but with an attached Word document that outlines why you cannot provide the approved documentation by the deadline. You will then need to acquire and upload the approved documentation to your request within 24 hours. Please note: When an extension request has been submitted and is pending, students are expected to continue to work on the assessment item, with the aim of submitting by the requested due date and time.
Prolonged Absence
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester.
Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)
For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g. a medical certificate.
Late submission
Late submission is not available for quizzes.
In-person invigilated paper exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 48%
- Due date
1/05/2025 6:00 pm
Please check your timetable for venue details.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This in-person paper exam is a short answer exam that will cover all the course content from weeks 1 to 8. The exam will be in person time-limited invigilated exam and will be held in week 9 of the semester. The exam will test your ability in terms of applying and synthesizing the course content, as well as defining core concepts in genomics. You can bring one sheet of A4 hand-written notes to your exam. No other learning material is allowed during the exam.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
See ADDITIONAL COURSE GRADING INFORMATION for the hurdle/s relating to this assessment item.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | One A4 sheet of handwritten notes , single sided, is permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Employability Reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 1%
- Due date
30/05/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L07, L08
Task description
BIOL3903 offers a diversity of activities and learning opportunities that will develop your personal portfolio of skills for your future career. This small assessment piece, which can be done any time in the last four weeks of the course, is designed to help you collect and reflect on the value of the course activities and your learning for your future employment. You will do this by commenting and reflecting in detail on one activity of your choice that has made a difference to you personally in terms of your future employment.
You will use the Faculty of Science Employability Framework for your reflection. More instructions will be provided on Blackboard during the semester.
Submission guidelines
Reflections will be submitted using Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Applications for Extensions
Information on applying for an extension can be found here: my.UQ Applying for an extension.
Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.
If you are unable to provide approved documentation to support your application by the due date and time, you must still submit your application by the deadline but with an attached Word document that outlines why you cannot provide the approved documentation by the deadline. You will then need to acquire and upload the approved documentation to your request within 24 hours. Please note: When an extension request has been submitted and is pending, students are expected to continue to work on the assessment item, with the aim of submitting by the requested due date and time.
Prolonged Absence
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester.
Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)
For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g. a medical certificate.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item, then 10% of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item (assessment ‘marked from’ value) will be deducted as a late penalty for every day (or part day) late after the due date. For example, if you submit your assignment 1 hour late, you will be penalised 10%; if your assignment is 24.5 hours late, you will be penalised 20% (because it is late by one 24-hour period plus part of another 24-hour period). 10% will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point your submission will receive a mark of zero (0) unless an extension has been approved.
In most instances one or more hurdles will apply to your assessment item so you will need to submit it to fulfil the requirements of the course regardless of how late it is and the mark you are likely to be awarded.
Research Proposal and Industry Pitch
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Industry Pitch 14/05/2025 2:00 pm
Research Proposal 30/05/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10
Task description
Students taking this course will write a research proposal in the field of genomics to demonstrate their knowledge and scientific reasoning. The proposal must be based on the student's original ideas and hypothesis, using practical and theoretical information covered in the course. The proposal is worth 30% of the final grade for this course, and this is split into 20% for the written proposal and 10% for the verbal pitch. A pitch is a short presentation aimed at convincing an industry partner to fund the research being proposed.
In weeks 9, 11 and 12, we will have detailed workshop and discussion opportunities to support each student in designing and writing their research proposals. Guidelines for writing the proposal will be provided in week 1 of the course so that the students can familiarize themselves with the requirements of this task early, and ask for support and mentoring during the course.
The industry pitch will be presented in person in one or more of the contacts in week 11
The research proposal will be due by 2pm the last day of class, via Turnitin.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
A list of AI prompts used must be provided as an Appendix to your Research Proposal (not included in the word count).
Hurdle requirements
See ADDITIONAL COURSE GRADING INFORMATION for the hurdle/s relating to this assessment item.Submission guidelines
The pitch will be presented verbally in person and students are expected to have 1 slide to show.
The written proposal will be submitted through the course Turnitin submission point in Blackboard. Before submitting your assessment item to Turnitin please name your file in the following way. FAMILY NAME_GivenName_StudentID_Grandchallengename.
For example: Bob Smith (ID: 54329876) would name his ABCD1234 essay 1 in the following way. SMITH_Bob_54329876_GCDomestication
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Applications for Extensions
Information on applying for an extension can be found here: my.UQ Applying for an extension.
Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.
If you are unable to provide approved documentation to support your application by the due date and time, you must still submit your application by the deadline but with an attached Word document that outlines why you cannot provide the approved documentation by the deadline. You will then need to acquire and upload the approved documentation to your request within 24 hours. Please note: When an extension request has been submitted and is pending, students are expected to continue to work on the assessment item, with the aim of submitting by the requested due date and time.
Prolonged Absence
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester.
Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)
For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g. a medical certificate.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item, then 10% of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item (assessment ‘marked from’ value) will be deducted as a late penalty for every day (or part day) late after the due date. For example, if you submit your assignment 1 hour late, you will be penalised 10%; if your assignment is 24.5 hours late, you will be penalised 20% (because it is late by one 24-hour period plus part of another 24-hour period). 10% will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point your submission will receive a mark of zero (0) unless an extension has been approved.
In most instances one or more hurdles will apply to your assessment item so you will need to submit it to fulfil the requirements of the course regardless of how late it is and the mark you are likely to be awarded.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Work of a very poor quality showing a very limited understanding of subject matter and a very low level of appreciation of issues covered in lectures, group discussions and practicals. The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 0% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass.ﾠWork of poor quality showing a very limited understanding of subject matter and a low level of appreciation of issues covered in lectures, group discussions, and practicals. The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 30% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass. The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 45% |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Work of fair quality demonstrating a basic understanding of most aspects of Genomicsﾠand a modest appreciation of issues covered in lectures, group discussions, and practicals,ﾠbut with serious deficiencies in some areas. For a Pass, students need to demonstrateﾠat least good knowledge of Genomics concepts covered in the course and good practicalﾠskills. The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 50% |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Work of a good quality demonstrating a good understanding of most subject matter and a competent level of appreciation of issues covered in lecture, group discussions, and practicals. However, some lapses and minor inadequacies may be present. The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 65% |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Work of a very good quality demonstrating a strong understanding of a wide, but not complete, range of subject matter and a good level of appreciation of issues in Genomics, although not necessarily of the finer points. The subject matter is all that wasﾠcovered in lectures, tutorials, group discussions, and practicals, including computer-based practicals. Students will demonstrate very good theoretical knowledge and very good practical skills. The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 75% |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Work of exceptional quality showing a deep understanding of a wide range of subject matter and a clear appreciation of issues covered in the course as a whole, including lectures, tutorials, group discussions, and practicals. Students will have very good analytical skills and scientific reasoning. The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 85% |
Additional course grading information
Assessment Hurdles
In order to pass this course, you must meet ALL of the following requirements (if you do not meet these requirements, the maximum grade you will receive will be a 3):
1. You must obtain an overall course mark of 50% or more; and
2. You must obtain a mark of 40% or more on the research proposal assessment item.
Additional course requirement:
1.To receive a grade above 4 you must obtain an overall mark of 40% or more on the exam.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply.
Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.
If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.
Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes.
To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Assessment Submission
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the on time, correct and complete submission of all assessment items.
Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (for example, screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
In the case of a Blackboard outage, contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.
Assessment/Attendance
Notify your Course Coordinator as soon as you become aware of any issue that may affect your ability to meet the assessment/attendance requirements of the course. The my.UQ website and the Course Profile (CP) for your course provide information about your course requirements, the rules associated with your courses and services offered by the University.
A note for repeating students in this course
Only learning activities and/or assessment items completed during the study period of enrolment, including any approved extensions, may contribute to your grade in this course. The whole or partial use of assessment items previously submitted for the same course, for a course at any institution, or for published material, is not permitted without written permission of the Course Coordinator.
Important Note
Turnitin is to be used for assignments/laboratory reports to check for plagiarism. Penalties can be severe for plagiarism.
The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another either intentionally or unintentionally. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.
Students should read the UQ Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Blackboard
Additional material (including the Turnitin portal) may be found on the Blackboard site for BIOL3903 at learn.uq.edu.au
Please check the Announcements section of the Blackboard site regularly for information updates.
Students are strongly recommended to read the scientific literature required to write the research proposal.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks |
Practical |
weeks 2 to 8: Analyses of Genomics Data This is a weekly activity in weeks 2-8. It consists of 2 hours of computational analyses of genomics data. Each week the practical is related to the theoretical topics discussed in the lecture. There is an assessment component related to each practical (see item 5 of CP, Assessment). Learning outcomes: L04, L06 |
General contact hours |
week 1: An Introduction to Genomics This first session will be an introduction to BIOL3903 (explaining course activities and assignments) and an introduction to the field of Genomics. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
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General contact hours |
week 2: Genomics in the Laboratory Lecture, demonstration, and group discussion about the contemporary laboratory methods used to generate genomics data. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
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General contact hours |
week 3: Genome Structure and Diversity Lecture and group discussions about the sequence structure and diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L06 |
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General contact hours |
Advanced Students Site Visits (weeks 3, 4, and 5) Special contact session used for activities specially designed to provide industry context for advanced students. This may include site visits and industry guests which will showcase genomics as relevant to modern business opportunities. There are 3 sessions, always on Wednesday between 11:00 and 14:00 (3 hours). The first sesion is on the 6th of March(attend in person, you must attend, there is no recording because it is not possible to record site visits). Learning outcomes: L02, L06, L07, L08 |
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General contact hours |
week 4: Genome Variation Lecture and group discussion about genome sequence variation and DNA variant calling. Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L05, L06 |
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General contact hours |
week 5: Fantastic genome features & How To Find Them Understanding and annotating genome features is a vital component of genomics. This activity is a lecture and a group discussion about various genome features and how to find them. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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General contact hours |
week 6: Human evolutionary genomics. Lecture and group discussion about how population genomics can help us understand the relationships between modern and archaic humans, historical migrations in humans, and their adaptations to extreme environments. Learning outcomes: L05, L06, L07 |
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General contact hours |
week 7: Sex Chromosomes Lecture and group discussions about the evolution of sex chromosomes. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05, L06 |
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General contact hours |
week 8: Horizontal gene transfer & the pangenome Lecture and group discussions about horizontal gene transfer, the concept of pangenomes, their importance, and how we may study pangenomes. Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
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General contact hours |
week 10: Genome Editing Lecture and group activity on how to manipulate the genome. Legal frameworks and ethical aspects of gene and genome editing will be discussed. Learning outcomes: L01, L07, L08 |
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General contact hours |
week 11: Advanced Students Presentation of Research Proposal Pitch Special contact session used for activities specially designed to provide industry context for advanced students. This may include site visits and industry guests which will showcase genomics as relevant to modern business opportunities. There are 3 sessions, always on Wednesday between 11:00 and 14:00 (3 hours). The third sesion is on the 1st of May(attend in person, you must attend, there is no recording because it is not possible to record site visits). Learning outcomes: L10 |
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General contact hours |
week 11: The Future of Genomics/ Your future in Genomics This week we will talk about careers in Genomics, including clinical genomics, entrepreneurial aspects and genomics as a business. We will discuss the topic of personalized medicine as individual genomic information is key to the development of personalized medicine. We will unpack the practical, ethical and regulatory aspects of personalized medicine in the era of genomics. Legal frameworks and ethical aspects of gene and genome editing will be discussed. Learning outcomes: L08 |
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Workshop |
week 12: Research Proposal This is an opportunity to workshop the writing of your research proposal. Come to this group session to meet your mentors and get feedback on your draft at the same place and time as the previous computer sessions for the practicals. Learning outcomes: L09, L10 |
Additional learning activity information
The Advanced Students Site Visits (weeks 3, 4, and 5) are excursions to active genomics laboratories. They are not recorded and cannot be rescheduled. Make the most of this fun learning activity by attending in person.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.