Course Title: Functional Genomics and Proteomics

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Functional Genomics and Proteomics

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL2267

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016,
Spring2016

BIOL2267

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

BIOL2332

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012

BIOL2332

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Dr Hao Van

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7142

Course Coordinator Email: thithuhao.van@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 223-1-Bundoora campus

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

 

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills associated with functional genomics and proteomics in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.  Particular emphasis is given to high throughput methods - a powerful tool in modern biology – for the analysis of gene structure and function. Students will also explore a variety of topics, including the responses of plants at the ‘whole-genome’ level to biotic and abiotic stresses, ecotoxicogenomics, pharmacogenomics and the implications of applying ’personalised medicine’ in human health. The environmental, economic and ethical aspects of this emerging technology will be examined and discussed.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for

  • BH090 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology),
  • BH087 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), and
  • BP293 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science:

PLO1. Understanding science:
1.1. You will demonstrate a coherent understanding of biological sciences by articulating the methods of science and explaining why current biological knowledge is both contestable and testable through further inquiry
1.2. You will demonstrate a coherent understanding of biological sciences by explaining the role and relevance of biological sciences in society.

PLO2. Scientific knowledge:
2.1. You will exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating a well-developed understanding of biological sciences
2.2. You will exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating that biotechnology has interdisciplinary connections with other sciences.

PLO3. Inquiry and problem solving:
3.1. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by gathering, synthesizing and critically evaluating information from a range of sources
3.3. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques with technical competence in conducting field, laboratory-based or virtual experiments
3.4. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data

PLO4. Communication:
4.1. You will be an effective communicator of biological sciences by effectively communicating scientific results, information, or arguments using a range of modes (oral, written, visual) for a variety of purposes and audiences

PLO5. Personal and professional responsibility:
5.1. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work in biotechnology by being an independent and self-directed learner
5.2. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work by working effectively, responsibly, ethically, and safely in an individual or team context.


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Analyse the uses of functional genomics and proteomics in agriculture, ecotoxicology and human health
  2. Apply functional genomics techniques in the laboratory
  3. Work effectively in a research team
  4. Communicate your knowledge on functional genomics effectively
  5. Critically review the techniques used in functional genomics such as microarrays, next generation sequencing technology, mRNA expression and miRNA expression; and
  6. Interpret data obtained through high throughput sequencing studies.
  7. Critically review the use of functional genomics tools to study plant, animal or human diseases.


Overview of Learning Activities

 

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course


Overview of Learning Resources

 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment item 1: Online Quizzes
Weighting: 20%
This assessment supports CLOs 1 & 5.

Assessment item 2: Lab Skills Test and Practical Reports
Weighting: 50%
This assessment supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, & 6.

Assessment item 3: Review Paper
Weighting: 30%
This assessment supports CLO 1, 4, 5, 6, & 7.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.