Key facts
UNE unit code: BTEC310
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Not offered in 2024
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
In this practical and engaging unit, you will explore a range of methods used in advanced biotechnology and molecular biology. Its project-based nature allows you to develop specialised knowledge and advanced techniques as well as project management skills in this rapidly evolving field of study.
Not only will you evaluate and adapt methods for real world problems in a variety of scenarios, you will also build your team work and independent work skills in a research project context.
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
In addition to the intensive school, there will be five (5) two hour workshops (one per fortnight) held on campus and simultaneously online (live). It is expected that students attend, either in person or online (live).
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- evaluate and adapt methods found in the current literature for real world problems;
- develop applications of molecular biology and biotechnology with biomedical, industrial, forensic and environmental applications;
- communicate solutions to problems using biotechnology and molecular biology; and
- exercise team work and independent work in a research project context.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Project proposal. This assessment is mandatory and will count towards the final assessment of this unit. No. Words: 1500 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Experimental procedures No. Words: 1500 equivalent |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 60% | All offerings | It is mandatory to obtain 50% in the final thesis in order to pass the unit. The thesis component assesses team work, practical skills, communication and synthesis of knowledge. No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Lehninger: Principles of Biochemistry
ISBN: 9781319108243
Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M.M., Worth 7th ed. 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Referenced material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Biochemistry
ISBN: 9780470570951
Voet, D. and Voet, J.G., Wiley 4th ed. 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
How Proteins Work
ISBN: 9780815344469
Williamson, M., Garland Science 2011
Text refers to: All offerings
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