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 521-221 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab PtA

Note

  • Not available to students enrolled in the BBiomedSc.

  • Students must advise the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology during the two weeks before the start of semester of their order of preference for the alternative class times; as well as the other subjects they will be taking.

  • Students may only gain credit for one of 521-220 and 521-221.

Credit Points

6.25

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr G R Parslow

Corequisites

Biochemistry and molecular biology 521-211.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

36 hours practical work (3 hours a week)

Subject Description

By the end of the program the student should have developed observational, organisational and practical skills in obtaining data using modern biochemical procedures, and in analysing, reporting, evaluating and interpreting experimental findings. Students should also have developed an appreciation of how practical studies of biochemistry and molecular biology can augment the theoretical studies of the discipline. The content includes introduction to modern methods of analysis with an emphasis on computer-based spectrophotometry; common techniques used in the purification and analysis of macromolecules, particularly proteins of biochemical and clinical importance; assay and data analysis of enzyme activity; and introduction to the use of computers for data collection, presentation and analysis. A conditional exemption from experiments that use animal materials may be granted in some circumstances by the head of the department.

Assessment

Continuous assessment (65%) and tests during the practical session times (35%).

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