Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit covers the global study of an organism's genes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and metabolites. It teaches commonly used experimental approaches used to determine the genome, proteome, glycome and metabolome of particular cells and organelles including electrophoresis, high performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The unit also explores the interplay between academic and industry research sectors. Students gain laboratory and research skills in methods of global analysis and data interpretation, as well as written presentation of scientific data. Students gain experience in an interplay between industry equipment specialist and academic procurement procedures. The opportunity to engage in a project within a research laboratory of the School of Molecular Sciences may be offered to eligible students enrolled in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major and in this unit and BIOC3005 Cellular Biochemistry within the same semester of study. Students who achieved an average grade of 70 per cent or more in the level two Biochemistry and Molecular Biology core unit(s) are eligible. Research projects are approximately 8 weeks in length. Students undertaking a research project do not participate in the teaching laboratories of this unit, nor BIOC3005 Cellular Biochemistry. All students, whether undertaking a research project or the teaching laboratories must complete the laboratory component assessment items for this unit.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Molecular Life Sciences; Biochemistry of Nutrition major sequences
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand the global approach to studying genes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and metabolites in cells and the information that this approach provides.; (2) execute practical skills in modern molecular biology techniques.; and (3) understand the interplay between industry and academia, and how to communicate the scientific value and application of omics-related technologies to an academic audience..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) final theory examination; (2) laboratory notebook and laboratory report; and (3) industry specialist / academic procurement presentations and reports. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Luke Smithers
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of
- Contact hours
- Lectures: 23 x 1 hour sessions
Laboratories: 5 x 6 hours sessions OR 60 hours research project (subject to availability and in combination with BIOC3005)
Industry specialist / procurement workshops: 3 x 1.5 h sessions
Industry specialist / procurement presentations: 1 x 1 h session
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.