bch3bma biochemistry 3a
ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3A
BCH3BMA
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this unit students will extend previous knowledge gained from second year Biochemistry related to biomembranes, experimental design and critical analysis, protein structure and function, bioinformatics and gene structure and function. Students will study the composition and fluidity of membranes, the molecular understanding of proteins, regulation of genes and the manipulation of genes for biotechnological and medical applications. The practical work includes hands-on experience in biochemistry and molecular biology techniques (e.g. PAGE, microscopy, bioinformatics, molecular biology and proteomics) as well as experience in general experimental laboratory skills in experimental design and data interpretation. The practical component also emphasizes quantitative literacy, scientific communication and critical analysis of scientific methodology and data.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJulian Pakay
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have a pass in (BCH2IBM or BCH2BMA) and (BCH2MBC or BCH2BMB).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | BCH3BMA Lab Manual | Prescribed | N/A | AVAILABLE ON LMS AND FREE HARD-COPY FROM THE BIOCHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT. |
| Readings | Molecular Cell Biology (2012, 7th edition) | Recommended | H. Lodish et al. | W.H. FREEMAN AND COMPANY, NEW YORK. ISBN-10: 142923413X, ISBN-13: 978-1429234139 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size128
Enrolment information This is the maximum number of students which can be accommodated in the practical classes. The quota will be implemented by ranking performance in the pre-requisite subjects, BCH2IBM and BCH2MBC.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulian Pakay
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Some of the tutorials will be used as pre-practical lectures."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 x 3-hour end of semester written examination | 60 | |
| Laboratory Performance | 5 | |
| Practical Exam (1 hr) | 10 | |
| Practicals, including 2 reports (approx 2000 words) | 15 | |
| Scientific Writing and Oral Exercises | 10 |