ADVANCED ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BCH3AAB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students extend previous knowledge and practical skills gained from second year Biochemistry. The laboratory component emphasizes the underlying theory, provides experience in experimental design and provides hands-on practical instruction in analytical biochemistry techniques including organelle isolation, enzyme assays, electrophoresis, nucleic acid isolation and gene expression. In addition to the practicals, students will complete workshops where additional theory will be presented, extending the techniques demonstrated in the laboratory. The workshops will also provide an opportunity to further develop skills in quantitative literacy, scientific communication and critical analysis of scientific methodology and data.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulian Pakay
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesBCH2IBM AND BCH2MBC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBCH3BMA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rulesAcademic achievement in prerequisite subjects BCH2IBM and BCH2MBC.
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
BCH3AAB Laboratory Manual
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJulian Pakay (updated anually)
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PublisherAvailable on the LMS
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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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size192
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulian Pakay
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 6.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Weeks 31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42.
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Two pre-practical lectures need to held, one in week 31 and one in week 35 (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week.
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Weeks 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laboratory Performance (500 word 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. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Practical Report (equivalent to 1000 words)Includes two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. They can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Practical Exam (2 hours)This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Student-Led Tutorial (10 minute informal presentation) (750 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words)Short answer sheets completed in-class during tutorial/workshop sessions. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 4 - 15
One 6.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 4 - 15
Two 1.00 hour lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two pre-practical lectures need to be held, one in week (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week.
TutorialWeek: 4 - 15
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laboratory Performance (500 word 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. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Practical Report (equivalent to 1000 words)Includes two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. They can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Practical Exam (2 hours)This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Student-Led Tutorial (10 minute informal presentation) (750 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words)Short answer sheets completed in-class during tutorial/workshop sessions. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 21 - 31
One 6.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Two 1.00 hour lecture other recurrence on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two pre-practical lectures need to be held, one in week (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week.
TutorialWeek: 21 - 31
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks 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 (500 word 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. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Practical Report (equivalent to 1000 words)Includes two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. They can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Practical Exam (2 hours)This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Student-Led Tutorial (10 minute informal presentation) (750 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words)Short answer sheets completed in-class during tutorial/workshop sessions. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 37 - 47
One 6.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Two 1.00 hour lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two pre-practical lectures need to be held, one in week (before the start of each of the two major practical topics). Must be held prior to lab class in that week.
TutorialWeek: 37 - 47
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks 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 (500 word 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. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Practical Report (equivalent to 1000 words)Includes two short formative exercises for the students to obtain feedback on their scientific writing. They can incorporate this work into the final practical report. | Report | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Practical Exam (2 hours)This exam will be required to be centrally timetabled during the end of semester exam period. | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Student-Led Tutorial (10 minute informal presentation) (750 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Question Sheets (equivalent to 250 words)Short answer sheets completed in-class during tutorial/workshop sessions. | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |