bch3aab advanced analytical biochemistry
ADVANCED ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BCH3AAB
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will extend previous knowledge and practical skills gained from second year Biochemistry. The laboratory component will emphasize the underlying theory, provide experience in experimental design and provide hands-on practical instruction in analytical biochemistry techniques including organelle isolation, enzyme assays, electrophoresis, nucleic acid isolation and gene expression. In addition to the practicals, students will complete workshops where additional theory will be presented, extending the techniques demonstrated in the laboratory. The workshops will also provide an opportunity to further to develop skills in quantitative literacy, scientific communication and critical analysis of scientific methodology and data.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulian Pakay
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BCH2IBM and BCH2MBC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BCH3BMA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | BCH3AAB Laboratory Manual | Prescribed | Julian Pakay (updated anually) | Available on the LMS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain concepts in analytical biochemistry and molecular biology using appropriate vocabulary.
- Activities:
- In addition to the practical classes and pre-practical lectures, students will also attend small group clases where they will conduct a short tutorial under the guidance of a demonstrator to reinforce the theory behind the techniques demonstrated. Students will also complete formative worksheet excercies where they will be required to explain concepts and interpret data.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Be able to follow detailed protocols, follow best occupational health and safety practice and apply advanced techniques in analytical biochemistry to generate and analyse data.
- Activities:
- Students complete tasks in the practical class indiviually, as a pair or as part of a larger coordinated group, dependent on the task.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Collect, analyse and evaluate information from literature to prepare a thorough scientific report.
- Activities:
- Students complete two short scientific writing exercises which are quick to complete, assess and to provide indiviual feedback. These exercises span both BCH3AAB and MED3LAB and taken together address all aspects of writing a full scientific report. In BCH3AAB these include exercises in; maintaining an accurate lab book and writing a short literature review. Each exercise is preceded by a specific tutorial. Individual feedback is provided allowing the students to incorporate this work into their final report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Discuss and present information in the field of Biochemistry orally to peers.
- Activities:
- At the start of each tutorial session students present a short tutorial to a small group of classmates. The tutorial is based on a series of assigned questions which provide relevant background theory to the practical class. Each student presents to his/her group once during the semester. The tutorial is assessed for both clarity of presentation and accuracy of content. Participation by students in the audience is noted and provides bonus marks for laboratory performance
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size192
Enrolment information Quota due to limited capacity of laboratory. Merit based on academic achievement in prerequisite subjects BCH2IBM and BCH2MBC.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulian Pakay
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 11,13,15,18,20 and 22."
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 10,12,14,16,19,21."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two pre-practical lectures need to held, one in week 11 and one in week 15 (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Performance | This assessment is based on laboratory and tutorial performance, contribution to student led-tutorials and an assessment of practical skills exhibited during the laboratory classes. | 10 | 02 |
| Practical Report (equivalent to 1000 words) | Includes two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. They can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Practical Exam (2 hours) | This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. The exam has a practical component and will need to be held in the LIMS senior teaching laboratory. The capacity is for 96 students so there will be a need for two exam sessions - one directly following the other. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| Student-Led Tutorial (10 minute informal presentation) | 10 | 01, 04 | |
| Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words) | Two short answer sheets completed in-class during practical sessions. | 10 | 01, 03 |