BIOTECHNOLOGY
PHA4BT
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles underlying the common techniques used in recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering, and their application to pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. Students will also be introduced to the areas of pharmacogenomics, bioinformatics and how genetic data may be assessed for the purpose of gene analysis.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Christopher Bradley
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BIO2IMB or BIO2MBC
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Biochemistry | Prescribed | Garrett, RH and Grisham, CM 2005 | 3RD EDN., THOMSON. |
| Readings | Genes VIII | Prescribed | Lewin, B 2004 | PEARSON PRENTICE-HALL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and present a line of argument concerning a current topic in biotechnology.
- Activities:
- Current topics in biotechnology are introduced in the lectures. These are developed further in the workshops and culminate in student workshop debates on a range of relevant topics. Each student participates in a single debate on a current biotechnology topics. The teamwork contribution is peer assessed.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Evaluate how gene technology is applied to current biomedical science.
- Activities:
- Gene technology's application to biomedical science is introduced in lectures and expanded in workshops. Assessment is via examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Gather, organise and critically analyse material on the future of biotechnology.
- Activities:
- The future of biotechnology is discussed in lectures. Students are required to undertake self-directed learning to answer topic problems which are assessed.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Bradley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-hour examination | 40 | 02 | |
| Mid-semester test | 20 | 02 | |
| Workshop debate | 20 | 01 | |
| written answers to topic worksheet problems (750 words) | 20 | 03 |
Malaysia, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Bradley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-hour examination | 40 | 02 | |
| Mid-semester test | 20 | 02 | |
| Workshop debate | 20 | 01 | |
| written answers to topic worksheet problems (750 words) | 20 | 03 |
Malaysia, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Bradley
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-hour examination | 40 | 02 | |
| Mid-semester test | 20 | 02 | |
| Workshop debate | 20 | 01 | |
| written answers to topic worksheet problems (750 words) | 20 | 03 |