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Functional Genomics and Proteomics
Undergraduate | RMI-SCB340 | 2024
Expand your understanding of genomics and the technologies associated with it. Step into the lab and experiment with modern techniques. Map out how genomics and proteomics are used in the fields of ecotoxicology, agriculture and human health.
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Functional Genomics and Proteomics
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- List and discuss the uses of functional genomics and proteomics in agriculture, ecotoxicology and human health
- Apply functional genomics techniques in the laboratory
- Work effectively in a team to research and deliver a presentation on an aspect of functional genomics and proteomics
- Understand and discuss the ethics of applying genomics to human health.
- Introduction to Functional Genomics & Proteomics
- The Genomics of Plant Disease Resistance 1
- The Genomics of Plant Disease Resistance 2
- Ecotoxicogenomics
- Pharmacogenomics
- Sequencing Methods: Evolution
- Sequencing Methods: Analysis and Applications
- Real-time PCR 1
- Real-time PCR 2
- The Genomics of Abiotic Stress Tolerance
- Role of miRNAs
- RNA seq and applications
This subject is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of functional genomics as applied to eukaryotic organisms. In particular, the focus will be on the use and applications of new technologies in this area. The syllabus is covered in a program of lectures, practical exercises, and computer-based activities designed to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge in the area of contemporary functional genomics and its applications in plant, environmental and biomedical research.
2020 Lab Practicum dates are currently pending.
More details will be provided at the commencement of the relevant Study Period and available on Blackboard.
- Online (10%)
- Practical (30%)
- Mid Term Test (10%)
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - Students must attend compulsory laboratory classes at RMIT University's Bundoora Campus:
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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