ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
BCH3BSB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you extend their previous knowledge gained from second year Biochemistry in relation to proteins (structure and function), bioinformatics and genomics. There will be an emphasis on how integrating and applying proteomic, transcriptomic and metabolomic data can provide a predictive understanding of biological systems as well as how a molecular understanding of proteins and proteostasis and the regulation of genes can lead to biotechnological and medical applications. During the semester you will undertake a major bioinformatics project (supported by online modules) based on annotation of metagenomic data. You will also complete a group assignment to produce a multimedia, webinar-style presentation of an emerging technology related to one of the lecture topics. In addition, you will complete an in-class test on Bioinformatics and Systems Biology.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Julian Pakay
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BCH2IBM and BCH2MBC (or equivalent theory subjects)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BCH3BMA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Lodish et al.
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: W.H. Freeman
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julian Pakay
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Class Quizzes - (equivalent to 200 words each) for a total of 1200 wordsThese formative assessments will each cover two weeks worth of lecture content. These short quizzes are designed to be both formative and preparative for the final exam. Students will complete 6 quizzes | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Bioinformatics Assignment (equivalent to 500 words)Students will conduct analysis of metagenomic data using online tools. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Webinar Group Assignment (equivalent to 500 words)Students will work in groups to create a multimedia webinar describing an emerging technology in biotechnology and/or systems biology. This will be accompanied by a brief written description of the technology. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
1 x 2-hour end of Semester Exam | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
Bioinformatics Online Quiz(equivalent to 200 words)This is a formative short multiple-choice quiz to ensure students understand the major concepts covered in the supporting online bioinformatic modules before undertaking the bioinformatics assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO4 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Forty eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Class Quizzes - (equivalent to 200 words each) for a total of 1200 wordsThese formative assessments will each cover two weeks worth of lecture content. These short quizzes are designed to be both formative and preparative for the final exam. Students will complete 6 quizzes | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Bioinformatics Assignment (equivalent to 500 words)Students will conduct analysis of metagenomic data using online tools. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Webinar Group Assignment (equivalent to 500 words)Students will work in groups to create a multimedia webinar describing an emerging technology in biotechnology and/or systems biology. This will be accompanied by a brief written description of the technology. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
1 x 2-hour end of Semester Exam | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
Bioinformatics Online Quiz(equivalent to 200 words)This is a formative short multiple-choice quiz to ensure students understand the major concepts covered in the supporting online bioinformatic modules before undertaking the bioinformatics assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO4 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noni Frankenberg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Forty eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 37 - 47
Twelve 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Class Quizzes - (equivalent to 200 words each) for a total of 1200 wordsThese formative assessments will each cover two weeks worth of lecture content. These short quizzes are designed to be both formative and preparative for the final exam. Students will complete 6 quizzes | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Bioinformatics Assignment (equivalent to 500 words)Students will conduct analysis of metagenomic data using online tools. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4 |
Webinar Group Assignment (equivalent to 500 words)Students will work in groups to create a multimedia webinar describing an emerging technology in biotechnology and/or systems biology. This will be accompanied by a brief written description of the technology. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
1 x 2-hour end of Semester Exam | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
Bioinformatics Online Quiz(equivalent to 200 words)This is a formative short multiple-choice quiz to ensure students understand the major concepts covered in the supporting online bioinformatic modules before undertaking the bioinformatics assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO4 |