| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques |
| Unit ID: | SCBCH3010 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCBCH2001 or SCMIC2001 or SCMOL2010) (SCCHM2001 or SCMOL2001) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (SCMOL3010) |
| ASCED: | 019909 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit will introduce students to advanced methods and techniques that are used in contemporary biological, biomedical and chemical laboratories. The content of the multidisciplinary unit will be dynamic reflecting the learning needs of students enrolled in laboratory-focused programs (such as biomedical science and other analytical sciences) and relevant to industry and research. The methods covered in this unit have diverse applications, including research, disease diagnosis and management, environmental analysis, forensic analysis and industry; and can be used in all fields of biomedicine, biotechnology and analytical chemistry. A major focus of this unit is on the development of understanding of the use of bioanalytical techniques to achieve desired experimental outcomes, practical skills and the application of methods and techniques. This approach will lay the foundation for students to continue to understand and develop new methods and techniques in the future. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Demonstrate advanced disciplinary knowledge of bioanalytical principles and their application in biomedical, chemical, and research contexts. |
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| O2. | Apply appropriate bioanalytical methods and quality assurance/control strategies to design and justify experimental solutions for complex scientific problems. |
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| O3. | Perform advanced laboratory techniques independently and interpret data to draw evidence-based conclusions, acknowledging limitations. |
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| O4. | Critically evaluate and synthesise scientific data and literature, using current technologies responsibly in bioanalytical practice. |
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| O5. | Communicate complex scientific concepts, experimental results, and conclusions effectively to diverse audiences using appropriate formats. |
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| Unit Content: |
The unit content will be reviewed annually to ensure content:
- Reflects the learning needs of students enrolled in biological, biomedical and chemical focussed courses.
- Remains highly relevant to industry and research .
- Lays the foundation, as much as practicable and predictable, for students to continue to understand new methods and techniques as they develop in the future.
- As such, the unit content will be dynamic rather than static. Broadly, the topics covered in the unit are likely to cover:
- The development of, implementation of, and theory behind contemporary bioanalytical methods and techniques, including biotechnology methods and chemical analysis.
- Conduct laboratory work and data analyses consistent with the current applications of bioanalytical methods.
- Generate, collate, evaluate, interpret and communicate experimental results.
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 5
sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
A written assignment and / or presentation outlining the application of a technique, data collection and interpretation of results. May include a formal laboratory practical report, data analysis or laboratory note-taking. |
Results Communication |
20 - 40% |
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| 2. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
An assignment on the use and understanding of laboratory techniques may include experimental design. |
Laboratory Assignments |
20 - 40% |
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| 3. |
1, 3, 5 |
Practical use of analytical instrumentation and/or biotechnology techniques, interpretation, reporting and presentation of results |
Practical Examination |
30 - 50% |
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