Studying online
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.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
The unit will be taught in a flipped classroom mode to encourage an active learning experience. Students engage with online learning materials (e.g. videos, readings) in preparation for activities in seminars and laboratories, which will be continuously assessed throughout semester.
The objective of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the concepts and methods used in molecular biology and to prepare students to apply this knowledge to solve problems, as well as to analyse and evaluate experimental results. The unit extends many of the topics introduced in SCIE1106 Molecular Biology of the Cell and BIOC2001 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the Cell. These topics include DNA, RNA and protein synthesis; gene and genome structure and function, the regulation of gene expression, cellular quality control mechanisms in RNA and protein synthesis; bioinformatics; recombinant DNA technology, membrane-less organelles and genetic engineering. In practicals, students will learn manual skills required to prepare and perform a gene expression analysis using qRT-PCR. Students will learn how to document and report experimental outcomes. Students will further learn how to analyse and critically evaluate experimental results and how to avoid and troubleshoot experimental problems.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 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) describe, summarise and explain molecular biology concepts including the molecular biology of gene expression on the transcriptional, posttranscriptional and post-translational level, the structure and functioning of membrane-less organelles, and the molecular structure and function of genomes; (2) learn skills in the planning, preparation and hands on execution of gene expression analysis using real time qPCR; (3) develop generic skills such as data analysis and interpretation and reporting of results in written and other communication forms; and (4) develop interpersonal and teamwork skills..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) end-of-semester theory examination; (2) practical assessment: lab assignment and lab performance; and (3) continuous assessment – group video assignment (student receives an individual mark) and quizzes during online and seminar activities.. 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 Thomas Martin
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of
- Contact hours
- Workshops (2 x approximately 90 minutes), seminars (19 x 45 minutes), laboratories (approximately 35 hours)
- Note
- BIOC3001 has a compulsory face to face laboratory component, which will need to be completed (at a later date) before a final grade can be awarded for the unit, if the unit is completed in an online mode.
- 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.