Advanced Studies in Biochemistry B

This subject is not offered in 2013.

100 hours

Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Master of Science to complete this subject. Students must have completed a minimum of two 3rd year units in Biochemistry and molecular biology, or equivalent.

Please refer to the notes section below for details regarding the subjects to be completed.

Undergraduate three year sequence with major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (or equivalent)

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This subject will include two modules covering topics in biochemistry and molecular biology.

• The first module will cover new developments in the genome sciences, structural biology, bioinformatics and molecular cell biology and comprise advanced lectures as well as library work.

• The second module will cover aspects of experimental design, ethics and biostatistical methods used in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

To develop a greater understanding of key topics of research in biochemistry and molecular biology, including areas such as genome sciences, structural biology, bioinformatics and molecular cell biology. To acquire an appreciation and understanding of new technologies and approaches that are used in modern biochemical and molecular biology research. To develop a greater understanding of scientific process and access to key literature and data sets.

Assessment for the first module will be a written assignment, up to 5000 words, worth 50%.This assignment will be submitted within two weeks of completion of lectures during first semester.

Assessment for the second module will be a written exam, worth 50%, that will be held near the end of semester.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• To develop a mature understanding of the experimental framework of hypothesis formulation and testing as applied to research in the broad area of biochemical and molecular biology.
• To develop skills in critical analysis of published experimental data and findings.
• To develop skills in oral and written presentation of scientific concepts.

To be awarded Honours with a specialisation in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, students must successfully complete the following:

Semester 1
BCMB40002 Advanced Studies in Biochemistry A (12.5 points)
BCMB40007 Advanced Studies in Biochemistry B (12.5 points)
BCMB40001 Biochemistry Research Project (25 points)

Semester 2

BCMB40006 Biochemistry Research Project (50 points)