med3prc practical skills in biomedical science
PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
MED3PRC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focusses on developing the laboratory skills required to practice science (associated with employability).Students also consider the ethical issues when working in the biomedical sciences. Students will apply knowledge and skills developed in laboratory exercises to design an experimental approach to study proteins known to be involved in cancer pathogenesis as targets for cancer therapeutics. Laboratory exercises will be supported by a series of workshops to further develop critical analysis, quantitative, and problem solving skills where students will analyse and critique the data they have generated within their laboratory classes against that from published sources. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions now and in the future.
SchoolMolecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Carroll
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BCH2IBM and must be admitted in one of the following courses: SBMS, SBMD, SBMSSI, SBSSI, SBSCSI, LZCBM or LWLBM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsMED3MSA
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-ordinatorFiona Carroll
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 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
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 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
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 minute team presentation (300 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Scientific development report (1200 word written report) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Laboratory workbook (500 words equiv)Involves descriptions of data obtained and short answer questions largely completed in class | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
5 Quizzes (MCQ; 2-5 word answers) (500 word equiv)Based on concepts covered in each of 5 lab classes. Completed in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1 hour Written test (1000 word equiv)On concepts and materials covered in both laboratory classes and workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 21 - 31
Eighteen 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 minute team presentation (300 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Scientific development report (1200 word written report) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Laboratory workbook (500 words equiv)Involves descriptions of data obtained and short answer questions largely completed in class | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
5 Quizzes (MCQ; 2-5 word answers) (500 word equiv)Based on concepts covered in each of 5 lab classes. Completed in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1 hour Written test (1000 word equiv)On concepts and materials covered in both laboratory classes and workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 21 - 31
Eighteen 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 minute team presentation (300 word equiv) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Scientific development report (1200 word written report) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Laboratory workbook (500 words equiv)Involves descriptions of data obtained and short answer questions largely completed in class | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
5 Quizzes (MCQ; 2-5 word answers) (500 word equiv)Based on concepts covered in each of 5 lab classes. Completed in class | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1 hour Written test (1000 word equiv)On concepts and materials covered in both laboratory classes and workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5 |