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
Delivery
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Teaching staff
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Engagement hours
contact Hours:2 hour Lectures, 2 hour Tutorials and 3 hour Practical
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Competently perform and demonstrate biotechnology techniques, including cloning, PCR, protein gels and their analysis
2.
Analyse and interpret a recent biotechnology-related research publication and develop presentation skills through communicating the research findings as part of a group
3.
Apply the theoretical aspects of biotechnology, including genes and genomes, protein production, recombinant techniques
4.
Evaluate and interpret experimental results and their application to biotechnology, including analysis of PCR and protein gels and comparisons of the data obtained to the published literature
5.
Produce a poster to effectively communicate biotechnology research findings
6.
Critique and discuss the research outcomes and applications of biotechnology from a published journal article
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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