BC5202 - 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 cover the use of modern techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology and experimental design. Students working on a major project within a research laboratory. The option is available to complete the laboratory component in block mode (mid year break) by completing three weeks full time or in continuous mode during second semester.

Learning Outcomes

• To become familiar with a wide range of modern research techniques;
• To think critically and to develop skills in analysing scientific data;
• To develop skills in experimental design;
• To develop skills in presenting experimental results both orally and in writing;
• Ability to analyse nucleotide and amino acid sequence data.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

BC3202

Availabilities
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	mojnb.
Contact hours:	12 hours 12 hours 96 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (5%); (40%); (5%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

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.