Practical Molecular Methods

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Abstract

This subject will introduce molecular techniques as used in clinical laboratories for the diagnosis and prognostication of disease. These methods are also used in molecular and research laboratories. It will draw on foundation knowledge and skills from, amongst others, second year medical science foundation subjects. The subject will cover, but not exclusively, the following topics: cytogenetic, antibody based and high throughput molecular techniques. This practical subject will be run in a intensive format with both internal and distance cohorts attending the practical sessions.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: The molecular basis of diagnostics and prognostication;The use of cytogenetics and Immunohistochemistry;The use of high throughput protein based technology;The use of high throughput nucleic acid based technology; andCalculate, interpret and justify the use of molecular data in diagnosis and prognosis of disease.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

demonstrate general laboratory skills important in medical science and research;

use general laboratory equipment and specific molecular techniques for the analysis of proteins and nucleic acids; and

calculate, analyse and justify experimental results.

Assumed knowledge

It is assumed students will have knowledge equivalent to BMS246

Enrolment restrictions

Incompatible

Learning activities

Intensive School

This subject is a micro-session practical subject and the intensive will provide students with advanced skills in current molecular technologies and high throughput genetic techniques as currently used in medical science. The intensive will not only provide students with the opportunity to practice current molecular techniques discussed throughout the course but will give students the practical information to enable them to apply it within BMS361.

Duration5 days

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.