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BTH2732
Faculty of Science
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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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| Level | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
| Offered | Gippsland Second semester 2014 (Day) Gippsland Second semester 2014 (Off-campus) Malaysia Second semester 2014 (Day) |
| Coordinator(s) | Dr Phillip Brook-Carter (Gippsland); Dr. Jasmine Hue Seow Mun (Malaysia) |
Synopsis
In order to carry out any DNA manipulation a large variety of enzymes and specialised techniques are used. This unit will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the nature and use of the "tools of the trade" applied routinely by molecular biologists. This includes the management of biological databases. A wide variety of applications will be explored, ranging from human disease situations to genetic modification of crop species.
Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Discuss basic principles of recombinant DNA technology;
- Select and apply practical techniques to achieve a range of experimental outcomes in molecular biology;
- Give examples of the applications of recombinant DNA technology in medical and industrial settings;
- Describe the use of biological databases for data storage;
- Demonstrate skill in data mining;
- Present, analyse and interpret experimental data.
Assessment
Examination (3 Hours): 60%
Online bioinformatics project: 20%
Practical and tutorial exercises: 20%
Chief examiner(s)
Workload requirements
Three hours of lectures and two hours of practical/tutorial per week.
Off-campus attendance requirements
Optional 2 day residential school
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