PROTEIN CHEMISTRY
BIO5PRO
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students will gain hands on experiecne with common methods of protein purification and analysis. This will include protein extraction and solubilization, protein concentration determination, ion exchange, gel filtration and affinity chromatography, gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting. Students will apply these techniques to purify and analyze proteins from complex mixtures.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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 | Protein Methods | Recommended | Bollag D.M., Rozycki M.D. and Edelstein S.J. | SECOND EDITION, WILEY-LISS |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Class requirements
Practical
Week:
23
-
27
Three 6.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 23 to week 27
and delivered via face-to-face.
"3x6 hour practicals in subsequent weeks"
WorkShop
Week:
23
-
22
Three 4.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 23 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
"3x4hour workshops in first week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation and performance | 10 | |
| one 2-hour practical test | 25 | |
| one 20-minute group oral presentation | 10 | |
| practical reports or worksheets (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 25 | |
| two scientific writing and communication exercises (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 30 |