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SCMOL3010 - Advanced Methods in Biotechnology
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Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
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<p>This unit will introduce students to advanced methods and techniques that are used in contemporary biological and biomedical laboratories. Unit content will be dynamic reflecting the learning needs of students enrolled in biological and biomedical programs and relevant to industry and research. The methods covered in this unit have diverse applications, including research, disease diagnosis, environmental analysis and industry and can be used in all fields of biomedicine, biotechnology and biology. A major focus of this unit is on the development of understanding of the use of molecular techniques to achieve desired experimental outcomes, practical skills and the application of methods and techniques. This approach will lay the foundation for students to continue to understand and develop new methods and techniques in the future.</p>
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<p>The unit content will be reviewed annually to ensure content: Reflects the learning needs of students enrolled in biological and biomedical programs within the faculty, such as the BSc and tagged degree programs including Veterinary and Wildlife Science, Biomedical Science, and Food and Nutrition. Remains highly relevant to industry and research. Lays the foundation, as much as practicable and predictable, for students to continue to understand new methods and techniques as they develop in the future. As such, the unit content will be dynamic rather than static. Broadly however, the topics covered in the unit are likely to cover: The development of contemporary biotechnological methods and techniques. The current and potential future application of contemporary biotechnological methods and techniques; and why they are used in such applications. Conduct laboratory work and data analyses consistent with the current applications of advanced biotechnological methods. Generate, collate, evaluate and interpret experimental results.</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 advanced methods and techniques that are used in contemporary biological and biomedical laboratories. Unit content will be dynamic reflecting the learning needs of students enrolled in biological and biomedical programs and relevant to industry and research. The methods covered in this unit have diverse applications, including research, disease diagnosis, environmental analysis and industry and can be used in all fields of biomedicine, biotechnology and biology. A major focus of this unit is on the development of understanding of the use of molecular techniques to achieve desired experimental outcomes, practical skills and the application of methods and techniques. This approach will lay the foundation for students to continue to understand and develop new methods and techniques in the future.</p>
Unit content
<p>The unit content will be reviewed annually to ensure content: Reflects the learning needs of students enrolled in biological and biomedical programs within the faculty, such as the BSc and tagged degree programs including Veterinary and Wildlife Science, Biomedical Science, and Food and Nutrition. Remains highly relevant to industry and research. Lays the foundation, as much as practicable and predictable, for students to continue to understand new methods and techniques as they develop in the future. As such, the unit content will be dynamic rather than static. Broadly however, the topics covered in the unit are likely to cover: The development of contemporary biotechnological methods and techniques. The current and potential future application of contemporary biotechnological methods and techniques; and why they are used in such applications. Conduct laboratory work and data analyses consistent with the current applications of advanced biotechnological methods. Generate, collate, evaluate and interpret experimental results.</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
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmol3010">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCMOL2001" target="_blank">SCMOL2001</a>" and must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCBCH2001" target="_blank">SCBCH2001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCMIC2001" target="_blank">SCMIC2001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCMOL2010" target="_blank">SCMOL2010</a>"</p>
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None
Learning outcomes
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>Understand basic scientific concepts underpinning techniques in advanced biotechnology methods.</p>
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<p>Describe in detail the use of advanced biotechnological methods and compare/contrast their applicability to conventional/classical methods.</p>
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<p>Understand the importance of quality control and statistical validity of sampling in the application of advanced techniques to address different real world problems.</p>
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<p>Determine and justify the use of specific biotechnological methods for use in a range of medical, research and industrial applications.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of contemporary laboratory techniques.</p>
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<p>Develop scientific problem-solving and investigation skills.</p>
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<p>Collection, evaluation and interpretation of laboratory data.</p>
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<p>Analysis of laboratory generated data, including large datasets.</p>
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<p>Communication of scientific concepts, results and conclusions.</p>
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<p>Determine appropriate methodological approaches under specific circumstances representative of those encountered in industrial, diagnostic and research applications.</p>
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<p>Apply problem solving skills and methodological theory to troubleshoot techniques and procedures.</p>
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<p>Analyse and interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions.</p>
Assessment
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<p>AT1: Assessed Task 1: Assessment of understanding of the practice and application of molecular techniques.</p>
<p>Quizzes (online and/or written)</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S2, S4, A1, A3
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<p>AT2: Assessed Task 2: A written assignment and / or presentation outlining the application of a technique, data collection and interpretation of results. May include a formal laboratory practical report or data analysis.</p>
<p>Written Assignment / Presentation</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
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<p>AT3: Assessed task 3: Laboratory logbook and professionalism. Proven ability to doccument experiments and results as well as maintain an ordely lab space.</p>
<p>Laboratory notebook and professionalism</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S2, A1, 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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<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>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
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.
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
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scmol3010">View unit fees</a>
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