med3prc practical skills in biomedical science
PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
MED3PRC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Practical Skills in Biomedical Science (MED3PRC) is designed to focus on developing the practical application of the scientific skills addressed in more theoretical subjects. The students will undertake a series of practical exercises designed to improve their laboratory skills as well as their critical analysis, quantitative, and problem solving skills. The laboratory component will introduce new techniques used in biomedical science. Specifically, students will use common diagnostic immunological methods to determine the presence and quantity of protein in samples. Additionally they will study and explore the various methods of detecting the presence of infectious materials. They will also use common molecular techniques to study apoptotic pathways in a cancer cell model. Students will analyse and critique the data they have generated as well as that from published sources. Students will also consider the ethical issues surrounding working within the biomedical sciences.< /p>
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Carroll
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MED2BMS and must be enrolled in one of the following courses: SBMS, SBMSSI, SBSSI and must have completed 75 credit points at second year
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MED3MSA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise the importance of the scientific method and robust experimental design to critically evaluate published material and analyse data generated in practical classes.
- Activities:
- Workshops and laboratory classes will examine the experiments conducted with emphasis on appropriate design and controls. Workshop activities will also examine published material for appropriate design. Quizzes will assess understanding of these concepts.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Conduct laboratory experiments in a safe and professional manner following written protocols and record data obtained accurately.
- Activities:
- Laboratory sessions in which experiments will be conducted following written protocols. Appropriate conduct will be discussed; appropriate training for laboratory safety and formal training for use of Genetically modified organisms will be conducted and enforced. Quizzes will assess some elements of laboratory safety.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Analyse, interpret and report on both published experimental data and data generated during experimental classes.
- Activities:
- Data generated in laboratory classes will be presented in a workbook for one series of experiments and a written laboratory report presented for the second. Scaffolded activities for the lab report will be conducted in both labs and workshops focussing on data presentation; writing figure legends and appropriate reporting of data. These activities will also involve an analysis and interpretation of published data.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Discuss and debate ethical issues in biomedical science by evaluating their complex nature and the difference between objective and subjective reasoning.
- Activities:
- Ethical frameworks will be discussed in a workshop together with underlying biases and subjective versus objective reasoning. Various scenarios will be discussed in groups and issues raised will be attributed to the framework of Beauchamp and Childress. Students will also consider their personal position and any potential biases that may influence this.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Explain the underlying concepts for the experimental techniques being used.
- Activities:
- All activities in workshops and laboratory classes will include consideration of the theory underpinning the activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Carroll
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours practical every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes to be run in weeks 10,12,14,16,19,21
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Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes to be run in weeks 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22
"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minute Ethics debate (Team of 3) (300 word equiv) | 10 | 04 | |
| Laboratory experimental design report (1200 word written report) | 20 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Laboratory workbook (500 words equiv) | Involves descriptions of data obtained and short answer questions largely completed in class | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| 5 Quizzes (MCQ; 2-5 word answers) (500 word equiv) | Based on concepts covered in each of 5 lab classes. Completed in class | 15 | 01, 05 |
| 5 worksheets based on material covered in workshops (1000 word equiv) | Worksheets will mostly be completed in class and involve calculations and short exercises on presenting and interpreting data. | 25 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| 1 hour Written test (1000 word equiv) | On concepts and materials covered in both laboratory classes and workshops | 20 | 01, 03, 05 |