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<p>This unit will introduce students to fundamental laboratory techniques used in research and industry throughout the world. Students will focus on the development of practical skills for laboratory-based work & research. Many common practical procedures will be covered with students required to be able to link their practical skill development with the underlying theoretical framework. Students will develop both a practical awareness and intellectual understanding of which techniques to apply to address a wide range of scientific questions. Analysis and communication of research data is a fundamental requirement of any scientist, in this unit students will be required to demonstrate their grasp of these abilities through interpretation and reporting of data they have generated.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Development of knowledge of common biotechnological methods and techniques and when/why they are used.<br>
2. Communication of a specific research problem with well-defined objectives and application of appropriate research techniques.<br>
3. Carry out experimental work consistent with modern biotechnology research.<br>
4. Collate, evaluate and interpret experimental results.<br>
5. Development of a folio which includes coverage of all the techniques completed within the unit.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will introduce students to fundamental laboratory techniques used in research and industry throughout the world. Students will focus on the development of practical skills for laboratory-based work & research. Many common practical procedures will be covered with students required to be able to link their practical skill development with the underlying theoretical framework. Students will develop both a practical awareness and intellectual understanding of which techniques to apply to address a wide range of scientific questions. Analysis and communication of research data is a fundamental requirement of any scientist, in this unit students will be required to demonstrate their grasp of these abilities through interpretation and reporting of data they have generated.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Development of knowledge of common biotechnological methods and techniques and when/why they are used.<br> 2. Communication of a specific research problem with well-defined objectives and application of appropriate research techniques.<br> 3. Carry out experimental work consistent with modern biotechnology research.<br> 4. Collate, evaluate and interpret experimental results.<br> 5. Development of a folio which includes coverage of all the techniques completed within the unit.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmol2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBIO1020" target="_blank">SCBIO1020</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe/compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of various research techniques.</p>
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<p>Determine and justify the use of particular laboratory techniques in biotechnology research.</p>
S1
<p>Develop scientific problem-solving and investigation skills.</p>
S2
<p>Develop the ability to perform a variety of common laboratory techniques.</p>
S3
<p>Measurement and collection of laboratory data.</p>
S4
<p>Analysis of laboratory data.</p>
S5
<p>Communication of scientific results and conclusions.</p>
A1
<p>Decide on methodological approaches to obtain and collect data in an appropriate manner.</p>
A2
<p>Analyse and interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions.</p>
A3
<p>Apply problem solving skills and methodological theory to troubleshooting techniques and procedures.</p>
Assessment
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<p>In class assessment of laboratory skills, testing key competencies and key concepts.</p>
<p>Practical Assessment</p>
<p>35 - 55%</p>
S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A2
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<p>Maintaining detailed laboratory notebook covering details of the techniques applied in class and the results achieved. This is to be maintained throughout the semester.</p>
<p>Laboratory book</p>
<p>5 - 15%</p>
K1, K2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Online multiple choice quizzes covering all material in a particular module.</p>
<p>Multiple Choice Quizzes</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S4, S5
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<p>Test</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S4, S5, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>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.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmol2001">View unit fees</a>
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