Human Molecular Genetics in Health & Disease (BIOC3003)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
General contact hours 1.5 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
[BIOL2202 or BIOL2902]
Assessment methods
Quizzes, prac quizzes, end semester examination, PBLs & SDLs
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Marina Fortes ()
Dr Marina Fortes (m.fortes@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
BIOC3003 is an advanced research-informed course on the molecular genetics of human disease. Topics include: single gene disorders, multifactorial disorders; cancer genetics; birth defects; epigenetics; identification and analysis of human disease genes.The course content is designed to provide students with a contemporary overview of human genetic disorders, genetic variation and on how mutations are identified and assessed for their contribution to phenotype. In addition, the course covers some aspects of clinical management of genetic diseases and information on the genetic tools used for their diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
