Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques

Subject BTCH90005 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 30 hours comprising one 2-hour lecture per week and two 3-hour practical classes per semester. Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

This subject assumes a basic understanding of gene and protein function and molecular biology techniques.

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s programs. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their active and safe participation in a subject are encouraged to discuss this with the relevant subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Dr Monika Doblin

Contact

msdoblin@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject is focussed on the use of molecular techniques to study gene and protein functions in a range of organisms. It aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of the strategies and techniques used in molecular biology of relevance both to the biotechnology industry and to advanced molecular biology research. Topics will be drawn from the current literature and ongoing research in molecular biology.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this subject students should have:

  • a detailed understanding of advanced tools, resources and techniques in molecular biology;
  • an understanding of how these techniques are used to study gene and protein functions in cells and organisms;
  • an appreciation of how these techniques may be applied both in biotechnology and in advanced research;
  • an appreciation of the information resources available to assess the usefulness of a particular technique; and
  • acquired the knowledge to enable them to critically appraise new data arising from the use of these techniques and to interpret the implications of such data.
Assessment:
  • Two 600-word reports due early and late semester (7.5% each);
  • two 1500-word reports due mid and late semester (20%) each;
  • one oral presentation during semester (5%);
  • a two-hour end-of-semester examination (40%).

Prescribed Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Completion of this subject is expected to enhance the generic skills of a student in:

  • the ability to understand how useful experimental tools are built upon an understanding of basic principles of molecular and cellular biology;
  • the ability to understand how complex new scientific data is acquired how it is appropriately interpreted;
  • understanding the connections between research and the biotechnology industry;
  • the ability to read and interpret complex literature in order to answer detailed questions on both theory and methodology
  • an appreciation for how modern science is informed by cross-disciplinary studies leading to technological advances
  • the ability to use information technology to acquire relevant knowledge for their understanding of the current status of the field and its relevance to society.
Notes:

This subject assumes a basic understanding of gene and protein function and molecular biology techniques.

Related Course(s): Master of Biotechnology
Master of Science (Genetics)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Botany
Botany
Genetics
Genetics
Honours Program - BioSciences
Honours Program - Botany

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