Subject description

This subject is all about the latest and greatest innovations in biotechnology and medical research.  In this subject you will learn about genes and genomes, the very blueprints of life at the core of biomedical data science and bioinformatics. We will investigate how gene and protein levels can be altered … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

BIOL343 - Techniques in Biotechnology and Medical Research

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Teaching staff

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Engagement hours

contact Hours:2 hour Lectures, 2 hour Tutorials and 3 hour Practical

Assessment details

Skill Based Assessment
Group Tutorial Presentation
Poster
Mid-Session Quiz
Scientific Paper Critique Assignment
Purification of GFP report
Final Exam

Work integrated learning

Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.

Textbook information

Khan, F.A. Biotechnology Fundamentals, CRC Press, 2012. and Barnum, S.R. Biotechnology: An Introduction (2nd Ed.), Thomson Brooks/Cole.

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