bio3abt applications of biotechnology

APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

BIO3ABT

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will introduce you 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.

SchoolMolecular Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorIan Swift

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites PHA2PGB OR Must be admitted in SBSCB and must have passed BCH2MBC and BIO2IMB

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain the methodology used in DNA recombinant technology and how it can be applied in biomedical research.

02. Describe the approaches used to sequence single genes and whole genomes, and the methods used in genetic mapping.

03. Explain the methodology for the assessment of gene expression and describe how these techniques can be applied in biomedical research.

04. Explain the methodology for the separation, purification and identification of cellular proteins and describe how these techniques can be applied in biomedical research.

05. Collaborate effectively with peers to investigate and report on 'cutting edge' biotechnological techniques

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour 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 1.00 hour 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer assessment (350 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line

TutorialWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer assessment (350 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line

TutorialWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer assessment (350 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line

TutorialWeek: 37 - 47
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer assessment (350 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 2 - 7
One 24.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 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: 2 - 7
One 12.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer assessment (350 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L1, Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 2 - 7
One 24.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 2 to week 7 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: 2 - 7
One 12.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 2 to week 7 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer assessment (350 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L3 , Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 19 - 23
One 24.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line

TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
One 12.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
Or Delivery Method: On-Line

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer assessment (350 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L3 , Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 19 - 23
One 24.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 19 to week 23 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: 19 - 23
One 12.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 19 to week 23 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer assessment (350 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4