BC3202 - Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This subject covers a broad range of state-of-the art laboratory techniques used in biochemistry and molecular biology research laboratories through both lectures and laboratory experience. Lectures will cover the use of modern techniques used in biochemistry and molecular biology and experimental design. Students will spend a minimum of six weeks laboratory time working on a major project within a research laboratory.

Learning Outcomes

• ensure students are able to design, conduct and analyse the results of experiments;
• ensure students are able to reproduce experiments described in a scientific publication;
• ensure students are able to use the web and databases for the efficient analysis of nucleotide and protein sequences;
• ensure students have first hand experience and develop skills in modern techniques used in biochemistry and molecular biology laboratories;
• proficient use of standard statistics and graphics software packages.

Prerequisites:	BC2013 BC2023 BC2024 (BC3101 BC3102 strongly recommended)
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	BC5202

Availabilities
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	mojnb
Lecturers:	jc134630, Professor Alan Baxter, jc146530, jc148687, Professor David Miller, mojnb.
Contact hours:	12 hours 12 hours 72 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (10%); (35%); (15%); (10%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.