bio5tec techniques in biotechnology
TECHNIQUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIO5TEC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn about a wide range of currently used techniques in biotechnology. They will be exposed to research scientists who are specialists in cutting-edge techniques relevant to current applications in the biotechnology industry and the research laboratory. The subject has a strong focus on providing students with the opportunity to understand, design, apply and analyse experiments based on state-of-the-art technology. BIO5TEC delivers theoretical concepts in concert with experimental design, application and analyses of a range of techniques used in modern biotechnology. The breadth of such techniques is vast and growing, so students will be exposed to techniques at the current forefront of experimental applications in a molecular biology setting. The subject is highly integrated, and the techniques are presented in a logical progression, from the identification of a gene of interest, to understanding its regulation, the cellular location, functions, biophysical characteristics and structure of the protein it encodes.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Cutts
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: SGBB, SMBB, SMBM, SMBT or SMNT. All other students require coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Consolidate fundamental biochemical knowledge in the fields of molecular biology, gene regulation and protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary) and characterisation.
- Activities:
- Lectures Each 2 hour lecture will be given by a research scientist who is a specialist in the current technique being addressed in the lecture. The lecture will canvas the basic biochemical knowledge required to comprehend the technique, the type of scientific/biological problem being addressed, the experimental design aspects, practical application and analysis and interpretation of results. Workshops Workshops will be used to consolidate the information presented in the preceding lecture and to give practical examples of the application of each techniques in terms of the data generated, its analysis and interpretation. Students will complete a worksheet during each workshop which will canvas these main objectives.
02. Understand and apply basic knowledge and concepts relating to a range of current techniques in the fields of molecular biology and biotechnology
- Activities:
- Lectures, Workshops
03. Apply knowledge of molecular biology techniques to design an experiment aimed at answering a defined scientific question.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Workshops
04. Analyse data from experiments involving the application of a current technique in biotechnology. Evaluate the data validity.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Workshops
05. Report data and its analysis in a meaningful and clear context
- Activities:
- Lectures, Workshops (particularly worksheet assessments)
06. Convey an understanding of scientific methods through verbal communication
- Activities:
- Presentation assignment
07. Work collaboratively to prepare a verbal presentation
- Activities:
- Presentation assignment
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Cutts
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2 hour exam | Students will be assessed on their accuracy, quantitative literacy, understanding of the experimental detail and their scientific knowledge. | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Eight worksheets (equiv to 2800 words in total) | Demonstrators will mark worksheets and return them the following week along with comments and feedback. Students are welcome to discuss the comments and marks with your demonstrator. Each worksheet equates to 350 essay words. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One Presentation Assignment (equiv to 1000 words) | Students will be assessed on their clarity, correctness and presentation. A detailed marking scheme will be given out during class. | 20 | 02, 06, 07 |