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Advanced Studies in Biochemistry A (BCMB40002)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Justine Mintern
jmintern@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Mrs Irene Koumanelis
i.koumanelis@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject is taken together with BCMB40007. Students undertaking these units must complete a common coursework module, ‘Experimental Design and Statistics’ and select two additional thematic modules (from a selection of three modules) that cover advanced techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology modules.
The ‘Experimental Design and Statistics’ module will cover aspects of experimental design, ethics and biostatistical methods used in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
The thematic modules will cover new developments in the genome sciences, structural biology, bioinformatics and molecular cell biology and comprise advanced lectures as well as library work.
Intended learning outcomes
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.
Generic skills
- 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate three year sequence with major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (or equivalent)
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment for the ‘Experimental Design and Statistics module’ will be by written exam, that will be held near the end of semester. Assessment of the thematic module will be a written assignment, up to 5000 words. These assignments will be submitted within two weeks of completion of lectures during first semester. The final assessments for each of the modules are of equal weighting.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Justine Mintern Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 18 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Justine Mintern
jmintern@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Mrs Irene Koumanelis
i.koumanelis@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
18 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biomedical Science Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022