Molecular Biotechnology
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 hours face to face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Concurrent Pre-requisite (Can be completed prior to or at the same time)
Assumed Knowledge
Basic biology, chemistry and biochemistry
Basic biology, chemistry and biochemistry
Aims and objectives
The unit aims to impart knowledge and understanding of the advanced molecular techniques that contribute to the knowledge base of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and biotechnology, and have resulted in solutions to industrial, medical, agricultural and/or environmental problems. This knowledge is critical to the ability of students to gain a place in diverse professions based on molecular sciences, as well as in higher studies.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe the theoretical principles and applications of a number of analytical, preparative and manipulative techniques and emerging technologies in biomolecular science.
2. Design or critically evaluate protocols and solutions to medical, agricultural, industrial and environmental problems.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the purposes, applications and significance of cell culture, biocatalysis, fermentation and related technologies.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the purposes, applications and significance of protein structural analysis and protein technologies, including antibodies and related proteins.
5. Apply online tasks such as literature searching, database searching to a particular problem in the molecular biosciences.
6. Record scientific observations correctly, analyse these critically, interpret honestly and report professionally, in a selection of the above areas.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe the theoretical principles and applications of a number of analytical, preparative and manipulative techniques and emerging technologies in biomolecular science.
2. Design or critically evaluate protocols and solutions to medical, agricultural, industrial and environmental problems.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the purposes, applications and significance of cell culture, biocatalysis, fermentation and related technologies.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the purposes, applications and significance of protein structural analysis and protein technologies, including antibodies and related proteins.
5. Apply online tasks such as literature searching, database searching to a particular problem in the molecular biosciences.
6. Record scientific observations correctly, analyse these critically, interpret honestly and report professionally, in a selection of the above areas.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Science Lab | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Live Online Lecture | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Online Contact Directed Online Learning | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.25 | 12 | 87 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Practical Program (Lab) | Individual | 30-35% | 2,5,6 |
| Assignment | Individual | 5-10% | 2,5,6 |
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 5-10% | 1,3,4 |
| Mid-semester test | Individual | 10-15% | 1,3,4 |
| Final Examination | Individual | 40% | 1,3,4 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam, and
(iii) Complete a minimum of 80% of laboratory work based on the criteria for successful completion as explained in the lab handout(s).
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam, and
(iii) Complete a minimum of 80% of laboratory work based on the criteria for successful completion as explained in the lab handout(s).
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
Content
• Cell culture and cell senescence.
• Fermentation technologies
• Antibody Technology (Immunochemistry) and related approaches.
• Protein technology and structural techniques, such as NMR and Mass Spectrometry
• Ethical, moral, scientific and social considerations and regulatory frame work.
• Laboratory work and/or computer analysis to address problems in above areas.
• Fermentation technologies
• Antibody Technology (Immunochemistry) and related approaches.
• Protein technology and structural techniques, such as NMR and Mass Spectrometry
• Ethical, moral, scientific and social considerations and regulatory frame work.
• Laboratory work and/or computer analysis to address problems in above areas.
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.