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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit build on topics presented in undergraduate units, and reflect cutting-edge developments in biochemistry and molecular biology, providing students with an understanding and knowledge of the discipline at an advanced level. Depending on lecturer availability, topics may include protein:protein and protein:RNA interactions, membraneless organelles and organelle transport. Workshops will focus on students examining the biological roles of the above topics in cells and organisms. Throughout the seminars, students will develop professional skills essential for biochemists through critical evaluation of scientific literature, data interpretation, and analytical problem-solving. Seminars will extend critical thinking skills by appraising topic relevant research literature, summarising research article outcomes, discriminating between key and supporting experiments, evaluating results, judging the interpretation of research outcomes and articulating those in concise, relevant responses.
During workshops, students will be assessed on each topic via topic related quizzes or infographics.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 4 elective
- Honours core unit in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse and integrate knowledge of principles, applications and cutting-edge developments in biochemistry and molecular biology; (2) critically analyse the research literature; (3) discriminate between key and supporting experiments; (4) critically evaluate and interpret research outcomes; and (5) communicate scientific analyses clearly and concisely.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) quizzes and (2) infographics. 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
- Enrolment in71580 Master of Biotechnologyand Successful completion of
or 71540 Master of Health Science
or 71520 Master of Biomedical Science
or BH004 Bachelor of Science (Honours)Unit(s) BIOC4003 Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II (ID 6620)
or Major(s) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
or Enrolment inCM007 Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biotechnology
or CM029 Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnology
or CM004 Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Biomedical Science
or CM030 Bachelor of Human Sciences and Master of Biomedical Science - Advisable prior study
- undergraduate major in Agricultural Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Marine Science, Zoology, or equivalent
- Contact hours
- Seminars: up to 16 hours, workshops: up to 8 hours
Please note: Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. Students are expected to prepare for seminars and workshops through independent readings. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
- 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.