James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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BC3202 - Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | BC2013 AND BC2023 AND BC2024 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- 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 be required to complete a 20 hours of lab work or tutorials to expose them to modern research relevant molecular and proteins techniques.
Learning Outcomes
- review scientific publications in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology and communicate this is oral and written formats
- develop laboratory skills and critical thinking in the manipulation and analysis of cells and cellular biomolecules in a research practical or tutorial
- source, synthesise and evaluate reliable scientific information with independence
- integrate knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology of diverse cellular processes into knowledge of basic cellular functions that drive life in mammals, bacteria, and invertebrates
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (60%) - Individual
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.
Assumed Knowledge: BC3101 and BC3102 strongly recommended
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BC5202 GG3202
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Sacha Jensen |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Lionel Hebbard DR Margaret Jordan Professor Ludwig Lopata DR Craig McFarlane Assoc. Professor Ulf Schmitz DR Sacha Jensen DR Alanna Sorenson Assoc. Professor Ira Cooke |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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