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Advanced Studies in Biochemistry (BCMB40002)
HonoursPoints: 25On 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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Students undertaking this subject must complete five modules.
The first module will introduce the concept of biomedical research and will cover advances in genome sciences, structural biology, bioinformatics and molecular cell biology.
Three professional skills modules aim to teach students skills in reading scientific literature, scientific writing and scientific communication.
The ‘Experimental Design and Statistics’ module will cover aspects of experimental design, ethics and biostatistical methods used in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the subject the student should be able to:
- describe major advances in research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- write formal scientific reports
- critically analyse of the current scientific literature
- communicate research findings in oral presentations
- design experiments and apply appropriate statistical tests
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