med3lab advanced biochemistry and medical biology laboratory course
ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY AND MEDICAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY COURSE
MED3LAB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is a practical based subject where students will gain experience in current techniques in molecular and medical cellular biology including functional assays of apoptosis, transfection and fluorescent microscopy, immunofluorescent microscopy and an integrated practical where students clone and express a chimeric protein.
SchoolMolecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesBCH2IBM AND BCH2MBC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBCH3BMB
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
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Weeks 32, 34, 36, 38, 41, 43. To facilitate the anticipated enrolment a repeat class needs to be offered. This will mean that a total of 2 x 96 (192) students can be accommodated if required. The classes need to be held in the LIMS senior teaching laboratory.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two pre-practical lectures need to held, one in week 31 and one in week 36 (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Weeks, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 and 42. The tutorials will be held during the intervening weeks between practical classes. The maximum class size is 24 students and ideally classes should be run simultaneously and on the same days/times as the lab classes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laboratory Performance (250 words equivalent)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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Practical Exam (2 hr)This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Practical Report (equivalent to 1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words)Short answer sheets completed in-class during tutorial/workshop sessions. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Scientific Writing Exercises (equivalent to 250 words)Two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. Students can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Student Led Tutorials (equivalent to 250 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 21 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours consisting of wet/dry/simulation activities. This includes two pre-practical lectures
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Two 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two pre-practical lectures need to held (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laboratory Performance (250 words equivalent)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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Practical Exam (2 hr)This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Practical Report (equivalent to 1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words)Short answer sheets completed in-class during tutorial/workshop sessions. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Scientific Writing Exercises (equivalent to 250 words)Two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. Students can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Student Led Tutorials (equivalent to 250 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 21 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours consisting of wet/dry/simulation activities.
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Two 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two pre-practical lectures need to held (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laboratory Performance (250 words equivalent)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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Practical Exam (2 hr)This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Practical Report (equivalent to 1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words)Short answer sheets completed in-class during tutorial/workshop sessions. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Scientific Writing Exercises (equivalent to 250 words)Two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. Students can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Student Led Tutorials (equivalent to 250 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Thirty six 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours consisting of wet/ dry/simulation activities. This includes two pre- practical lectures
LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Two 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two pre-practical lectures need to held (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laboratory Performance (250 words equivalent)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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Practical Exam (2 hr)This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Practical Report (equivalent to 1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words)Short answer sheets completed in-class during tutorial/workshop sessions. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Scientific Writing Exercises (equivalent to 250 words)Two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. Students can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
Student Led Tutorials (equivalent to 250 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |