Course list for the Genetics Major

Information valid for students commencing 2021

Genetics (Major)

For the major in Genetics, students must complete 16 units comprising —
    - 2 units for Level 1 Genetics major compulsory course; and
    - 2 units for Level 2 Genetics major compulsory courses; and
    - 4 units from Level 2 Genetics major elective courses; and
    - 2 units for Level 3 Genetics major compulsory courses; and
    - 6 units from Level 3 Genetics major elective courses.
Students should complete the 2 units of Level 1 prerequisite courses for the major.

Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) should complete CHEM1090 in their first semester as an elective course.

Prerequisite courses for the Genetics major

Complete these 2 units —

Course Code Units Course Title
CHEM1100 2 Chemistry 1

Level 1 Genetics major compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units —

Course Code Units Course Title
BIOL1020 2 Genes, Cells & Evolution

Level 2 Genetics major compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units —

Course Code Units Course Title
BIOL2202 2 Genetics

Level 2 Genetics major elective courses

Choose 4 units from —

Course Code Units Course Title
BIOC2000 2 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
BIOL2006 2 Biostatistics & Experimental Design
BIOL2201 2 Evolution
MICR2000 2 Microbiology & Immunology

Level 3 Genetics major compulsory courses

Complete these 2 units —

Course Code Units Course Title
BIOL3303 2 Genomics

Level 3 Genetics major elective courses

Complete 6 units from the following choices —

Choose 4 to 6 units from —

Course Code Units Course Title
BIOC3003 2 Human Molecular Genetics in Health & Disease
BIOC3005 2 Molecular Systems Biology
BIOL3222 2 Model Organism Genetics
BIOL3350 2 Genomics & Evolution of Complex Traits
BIOL3380 2 Laboratory Skills in Genetic Research
MICR3003 2 Molecular Microbiology

Choose 0 to 2 units from —

Course Code Units Course Title
SCIE3240 2 Introduction to Research in Biology
SCIE3241 2 Special Project in Biology
SCIE3260 2 Introduction to Research in Chemistry, Biochemistry & Microbiology (A)
SCIE3261 2 Introduction to Research in Chemistry, Biochemistry & Microbiology (B)