James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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BC5201 - Advanced Bioengineering
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to students only with permission of the Head of Molecular and Cell Biology.
Subject Description
- Bioengineering is usually defined as the exploitation and manipulation of biological resources to deliver commercial and social benefits. This subject is designed to cover the fundamental and advanced aspects of bioengineering with a particular focus in recombinant DNA technology and recombinant protein production in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes with applications in molecular diagnostics, microbial production of therapeutic agents, bioremediation and biocatalysts. The subject will also examine contemporary ethics and patenting issues relevant to bioengineering.
Learning Outcomes
- contrast advanced techniques used in bioengineering
- design a bioengineering research proposal based on advanced recombinant DNA and protein technologies
- argue the ethics and patenting procedures associated with bioengineering
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Presentations - (10%)
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (60%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (30%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BC3201
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Patrick Schaeffer |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Patrick Schaeffer |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |