pha4bt biotechnology
BIOTECHNOLOGY
PHA4BT
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles underlying the common techniques used in recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering, and their application to pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. Students will also be introduced to the areas of pharmacogenomics, bioinformatics and how genetic data may be assessed for the purpose of gene analysis.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesBIO2MBC OR 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
Learning resources
Biochemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorGarrett, RH and Grisham, CM
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherTHOMSON
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Genes XII
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLewin, B
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPEARSON PRENTICE-HALL
ISBNN/A
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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
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 12 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2 |
| 50 min mid-semester test (800-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| Online tasks (1,600-word equivalent) 5 x 4% short online tasks and 4 x 5% longer online tasks | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |