APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIO3ABT
2017
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.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHA2PGB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the approaches used to sequence various whole genomes, and the methods used to screen genomes for particular sequences and to measure gene expression.
- Activities:
- Sequencing methodologies will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials.Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Describe the assessment of gene expression at the single gene level, and then expand to the screening of large numbers of genes simultaneously.
- Activities:
- Methods for the assessment of gene expression will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understandin g will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Describe the separation and purification of cellular proteins, and how the total complement of cellular proteins varies with various circumstances.
- Activities:
- Protein purification methods and processes involved in assessing protein functin will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Show competence in the gathering, anaysis and synthesis of information.
- Activities:
- The assignment will assess the information-gathering process by being marked against a rubric.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Class requirements
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.
"Or Delivery Method: On-Line"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Type: Directed Learning Activity"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1500-2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| Mid-semester test (1 hour) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L1, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 03 - 08
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 03 to week 08 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: 03 - 08
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 03 to week 08 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1500-2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| Mid-semester test (1 hour) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 20 - 24
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 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: 20 - 24
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1500-2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| Mid-semester test (1 hour) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L3, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Swift
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 20 - 24
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 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: 20 - 24
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (1500-2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| Mid-semester test (1 hour) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |