BIO-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BIO5BBM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be required to apply for a job within a virtual biotechnology company and work in groups to produce and market a virtual product. Students will be guided by career development staff and academic staff on a weekly basis, with input from industry professionals. Students will cover aspects of bio-business such as organizational structure, IP, scientific reasoning, market research, and ethics.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJeff Yeoman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in SGBB, SMBB, SMBM, SMBT or SMNT All other students require coordinator approval
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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeff Yeoman
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
11
-
22
Two 2.00 h lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 500 word resume and cover letter Each student will produce a cover letter and resume in order to apply for a position within a virtual biotechnology company. Students will identify transferrable skills relevant to the biotechnology sector. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
| One 3,000 word (or equivalent) group assignment (750 words equivalent per student) Students will work in groups of 4 or 5 to investigate the production and commercialisation of an important biomolecule. The results of their research will be presented to staff and peers during a mini-conference in the form of a poster. Part of this assessment includes a peer review component. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
| One 5-minute group presentation (500 word equivalent) Group-wise, students will present a 5 minute oral presentation (via video) describing the goal of their project and each student's individual role. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 1,500 word individual project report Students will submit an individual project report that contains evidence and evaluation of their contribution to the group assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
| One 1,000 word journal Via LMS, students will submit reflections on their research and weekly responses to questions from lecture notes and workshop activities. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO5, SILO6 |
| Team participation (500 word equivalent) Students are expected to participate in the timetabled workshop activities as well as keeping a record of group meetings (both in-class and online) throughout the group assignment. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2 |
| One 10 minute presentation (interview, 500 word equivalent) Students will perform an interview to apply for a job within a virtual biotechnology company. Guided by career development experts, students will be expected to identify and present their transferrable skills relevant to work within the sector. Part of this assessment includes a peer review component. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO5 |