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Techniques in Molecular Science (BCMB20005)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Dr Amber Willems-Jones
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Dr Amber Willems-Jones
Dr Alexander Rey
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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This is a subject suitable for students taking life science and biomedical subjects. It offers an introduction to the techniques used in many areas of molecular science.
Students taking the course will develop practical skills in the laboratory and an understanding of the techniques used in biochemistry and molecular biology to investigate biological problems.
Students will develop practical and research skills by exploiting the physico-chemical properties of molecules in a variety of experimental techniques, and interpreting the data they generate.
Students will apply these skills to the:
- separation and characterisation of proteins; and
- isolation, manipulation and characterisation of nucleic acids: and
- examination of cellular structures.
Students will develop key scientific communication skills required to report on their practical work; as well as learning to relate theoretical principles to practical observations.
Online lectures will cover the theory of these standard laboratory techniques central to biochemistry and molecular biology and new methods driving the fields of genomics and proteomics.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- describe the theory of key techniques used in molecular and cell biology and protein biochemistry
- competently carry out experimental protocols in molecular biology, protein biochemistry and cell biology using standard laboratory equipment and reagents
- generate data for further analysis
- perform biochemical calculations
- evaluate data (including trouble-shooting errors or explaining inconsistencies) to make quantitative assessments of experimental results
- collate and present data in a conventional standardised format for concise scientific reports
- work effectively in the laboratory, either in small groups or individually
Generic skills
By completion of the subject, students should have:
- gained hands-on experience in a number of biochemical techniques;
- analysed experimental data and made quantitative assessments of their results;
- learnt to write concise and accurate scientific reports;
- gained the ability to understand and follow simple experimental protocols;
- gained experience in working with others towards common goals.
Last updated: 13 September 2024