| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Advanced Methods in Biotechnology |
| Unit ID: | SCMOL3010 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCMOL2001) (SCBCH2001 or SCMIC2001 or SCMOL2010) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 019909 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit will introduce students to advanced methods and techniques that are used in contemporary biological and biomedical laboratories. Unit content will be dynamic reflecting the learning needs of students enrolled in biological and biomedical programs and relevant to industry and research. The methods covered in this unit have diverse applications, including research, disease diagnosis, environmental analysis and industry and can be used in all fields of biomedicine, biotechnology and biology. A major focus of this unit is on the development of understanding of the use of molecular 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 |
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| 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: |
| K1. | Understand basic scientific concepts underpinning techniques in advanced biotechnology methods. |
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| K2. | Describe in detail the use of advanced biotechnological methods and compare/contrast their applicability to conventional/classical methods. |
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| K3. | Understand the importance of quality control and statistical validity of sampling in the application of advanced techniques to address different real world problems. |
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| K4. | Determine and justify the use of specific biotechnological methods for use in a range of medical, research and industrial applications. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of contemporary laboratory techniques. |
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| S2. | Develop scientific problem-solving and investigation skills. |
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| S3. | Collection, evaluation and interpretation of laboratory data. |
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| S4. | Analysis of laboratory generated data, including large datasets. |
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| S5. | Communication of scientific concepts, results and conclusions. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Determine appropriate methodological approaches under specific circumstances representative of those encountered in industrial, diagnostic and research applications. |
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| A2. | Apply problem solving skills and methodological theory to troubleshoot techniques and procedures. |
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| A3. | Analyse and interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions. |
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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 and biomedical programs within the faculty, such as the BSc and tagged degree programs including Veterinary and Wildlife Science, Biomedical Science, and Food and Nutrition. 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 however, the topics covered in the unit are likely to cover: The development of contemporary biotechnological methods and techniques. The current and potential future application of contemporary biotechnological methods and techniques; and why they are used in such applications. Conduct laboratory work and data analyses consistent with the current applications of advanced biotechnological methods. Generate, collate, evaluate and interpret experimental results. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K3, K4, S2, S4, A1, A3 | AT1: Assessed Task 1: Assessment of understanding of the practice and application of molecular techniques. | Quizzes (online and/or written) | 10 - 30% | | 2. | K1, K2, S2, S4, S5, A2, A3 | AT2: Assessed Task 2: 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 or data analysis. | Written Assignment / Presentation | 40 - 60% | | 3. | K1-K4, S2, S4, S5, A1, A3 | AT3: Assessed task 3: Laboratory logbook and professionalism. Proven ability to doccument experiments and results as well as maintain an ordely lab space. | Laboratory notebook and professionalism | 10 - 20% |
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