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BCHM530 Molecular Biology (DNA Technology)

Updated: 01 February 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus B - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
19 April 2010 23 April 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions BCHM330 or BCHM330A
Notes

on-campus students must attend a compulsory workshop
Combined Units BCHM330 - Molecular Biology (DNA Technology)
Coordinator(s) Margaret Katz (mkatz@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Biochemistry 530 lectures cover techniques for the cloning and analysis of genes from both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including Northern and Southern blot analysis, DNA sequencing and PCR, microarrays, genetic engineering and practical aspects of gene expression. The use of molecular markers such as RFLPs, microsatellites and RAPDs for genome analysis will be described. A practical workshop will include DNA cloning and analysis and Southern blotting. BCHM530 is based on the undergraduate unit BCHM330 with additional load consisting of extra questions on assignments and examinations requiring a greater level of understanding of the unit material.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Molecular Biology: Understanding the Genetic Revolution
ISBN: 9780121755515
Clark, D.P., Elsevier 2005
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 12%
Assessment Notes
Problem-based assignment
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8
Assignment 2 10%
Assessment Notes
Problem-based assignment
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8
Assignment 3 10%
Assessment Notes
Problem-based assignment
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8
Report 20%
Assessment Notes
Practical report
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8
Final Examination 2 hrs 48%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4, 5 GA: 1, 5, 6, 8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. interpret molecular biology data;
  2. apply molecular biology techniques to problems;
  3. carry out laboratory procedures in molecular biology;
  4. understand and interpret gene mapping and DNA fingerprint data;
  5. solve complex problems based on molecular biology experiments;
  6. critically review and evaluate the current scientific literature in the field of molecular biology and DNA technology.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome with specific details outlined in unit handouts and elaborated on in other information supplied with the unit material. Student will use this knowledge to problem-solve in assignments, where the identification of central concepts in the discipline, and the student's ability to articulate them, will be assessed. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills are practised and assessed in the examination and through the laboratory report. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
Global implications of molecular biology are stressed where relevant. 		True
4 Information Literacy
The unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature and information technology. Students will be guided in the use of on-line resources, library and internet access to recommended references, particularly in conjunction with assignment tasks. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
Life-long learning is practised in all aspects of this unit. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be taught how to solve problems in molecular biology; this will be practised and assessed through examples in lectures, problem assignments and a problem-based exam. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Social implications of developments in molecular biology will be taught. High standards of scientific honesty will be expected and assessed in a practical report. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will work with others in the practical workshop. This will require a high degree of cooperation between students. 		True
   

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