521-321 Biochemistry Techniques & Data Analysis

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Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 521-211, 521-212 and 521-221, or 521-024, or (pre-1997) 521-201 and 202.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

By the end of the subject the student should have extended their training in the basic skills of experimental design, advanced laboratory-based biochemical techniques, data analyses and data interpretation, and applied these skills to a number of biochemical and biotechnological investigations, particularly in the area of protein purification, recombinant protein expression and computer-based storage and analyses of biochemical data. Specific experiments will deal with the theory and practice of protein purification and other techniques appropriate to the handling and analysis of proteins; expression and purification of recombinant proteins; applications of radiotracer technology; organelle isolation and the use of organelles in the study of metabolism; data analysis by computers.

Assessment

Three equally weighted components: 1. laboratory skills and practical management of the experimental program; 2. a maximum of two written reports of not more than 2000 words each; 3. a written assignment of up to 2000 words or a 2-hour written examination (to be advised at the commencement of the subject).