BIO3ABT
APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIO3ABT
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce students to more advanced aspects of molecular genetics and analysis, including genomics and DNA sequencing; analysis of gene expression, and proteomics. The emphasis is on the genome as a whole, rather than at the level of the gene.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHA2PGB OR Must be admitted in SBSCB and must have passed BCH2MBC and BIO2IMB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate the methodology used in DNA recombinant technology and application in biomedical research.
- Activities:
- Sequencing methodologies will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials.Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.
02. Combine the approaches used to sequence single genes and whole genomes and the methods used in genetic mapping.
- Activities:
- Sequencing methodologies will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.
03. Evaluate the methodology for the assessment of gene expression and their application in biomedical research.
- Activities:
- Methods for the assessment of gene expression will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.
04. Critically evaluate methodologies used for the separation, purification and identification of cellular proteins and determine the appropriate techniques for use in biomedical research.
- Activities:
- Protein purification methods and processes involved in assessing protein function will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.
05. Assess the impact of cutting edge biotechnological techniques in medicine and the environment.
- Activities:
- The assignment will assess the information-gathering process by being marked against a rubric.
Subject options
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Singapore, 2018, Term L1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 07
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
TutorialWeek: 02 - 07
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Peer assessment (350 words) | 10 | 05 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2018, Term L3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 19 - 23
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Peer assessment (350 words) | 10 | 05 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2018, Term L3, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 19 - 23
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Peer assessment (350 words) | 10 | 05 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2018, Term L1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 07
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
TutorialWeek: 02 - 07
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face- to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Peer assessment (350 words) | 10 | 05 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |