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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours)

652-497 Genetics Advanced Coursework

Credit Points:

40

Coordinator:

Dr J Camakaris

Prerequisite/s:

A minimum of 52 points of Genetics subjects at 300-level, including 652-304 is normally required. However, in special circumstances, particularly where relevant 300-level subjects in other biological disciplines have been completed, these requirements may be waived by the Head of Department. Students should discuss their plans in the first instance with the Honours Coordinator or Head of Department.

Corequisite/s:

652-496

Objectives:

On completion of this course, students should have a broad knowledge of the field of genetics; the ability to communicate ideas and scientific results in both written and oral presentations; the capacity to think independently; have developed skills in experimental science and in the planning of research projects.

Content:

Subject 652-497 comprises:

  • lectures and discussions on advanced topics in genetics;

  • an essay;

  • departmental seminars;

  • presentation of two seminars.

Assessment:

  • An essay (maximum 3000 words) on the background area of the research project which involves a critical appraisal of the relevant literature (5% of the total mark for Honours as a whole);

  • Up to four written exercises related to the lecture topics (35% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).

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