bio3abt applications of biotechnology

APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

BIO3ABT

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will introduce students to more advanced aspects of molecular genetics and analysis, including genomics and DNA sequencing; analysis of gene expression, and proteomics. The emphasis is on the genome as a whole, rather than at the level of the gene.

SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorIan Swift

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites PHA2PGB OR Must be admitted in SBSCB and must have passed BCH2MBC and BIO2IMB

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Explain the methodology used in DNA recombinant technology and how it can be applied in biomedical research.

Activities:
Sequencing methodologies will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials.Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.

02. Describe the approaches used to sequence single genes and whole genomes, and the methods used in genetic mapping.

Activities:
Sequencing methodologies will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.

03. Explain the methodology for the assessment of gene expression and describe how these techniques can be applied in biomedical research..

Activities:
Methods for the assessment of gene expression will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.

04. Explain the methodology for the separation, purification and identification of cellular proteins and describe how these techniques can be applied in biomedical research.

Activities:
Protein purification methods and processes involved in assessing protein function will be presented in lectures and reinforced in tutorials. Understanding will be assessed in the mid-semester and final examinations.

05. Collaborate effectively with peers to investigate and report on 'cutting edge' biotechnological techniques

Activities:
The assignment will assess the information-gathering process by being marked against a rubric.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Swift

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Delivery Method: On-Line"

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Type: Directed Learning Activity"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)3001, 02, 03, 04
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
Peer assessment (350 words)1005
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)4001, 02, 03, 04

Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L1, Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 02 - 07
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."

TutorialWeek: 02 - 07
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)3001, 02, 03, 04
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
Peer assessment (350 words)1005
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)4001, 02, 03, 04

Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L3, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 19 - 23
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."

TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)3001, 02, 03, 04
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
Peer assessment (350 words)1005
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)4001, 02, 03, 04

Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L3, Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 19 - 23
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."

TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)3001, 02, 03, 04
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
Peer assessment (350 words)1005
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)4001, 02, 03, 04

Singapore (PSB), 2019, Term L1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 02 - 07
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"24-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."

TutorialWeek: 02 - 07
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of Practical or Directed Learning Activities during the teaching period and delivered via face- to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Cutting Edge project (group) (equivalent to 1200 words per student)3001, 02, 03, 04
Online quizzes (equivalent 750 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
Peer assessment (350 words)1005
Final Examination (2 hours; 2000 words equivalent)4001, 02, 03, 04