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BIOCHEM 3230 - Molecular & Structural Biology III (Biomed Sci)

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2017

This course combines lectures from Molecular and Structural Biology lll (BIOCHEM 3000) with practical exercises and/or laboratory placements in professional research laboratories in the first six weeks of the semester. In the last six weeks of the semester, it includes a special set of Problem Based Learning (PBL)/Tutorial exercises, not offered in any other course, which are designed to provide students with a perspective of how cutting edge biomedical science principles and techniques are applied to major research questions. This course will illustrate that cross disciplinary approaches are essential in modern biomedical science research.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code BIOCHEM 3230
    Course Molecular & Structural Biology III (Biomed Sci)
    Coordinating Unit School of Biological Sciences
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 23 hours per fortnight
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites BIOCHEM 2500 & BIOCHEM 2501
    Incompatible BIOCHEM 3000
    Restrictions Available to BSc(BiomedSc) students only
    Assessment Exam, Practical Reports, PBL exercises & online assessment
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr John Bruning

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    1 Understanding aspects of protein structure and function including protein folding, degradation, development of new therapies, molecular interactions and recognition.
    2 Understanding aspects of the control of gene expression including genetic circuits, chromatin structure and remodelling, gene promoter assembly, eukaryotic mRNA synthesis, processing and translation.
    3 Understanding key experimental processes required to evaluate protein structure, function and gene expression, and knowledge of how to apply them to solve specific biochemical problems.
    4 Specific skills in planning, performing, interpreting, quantitatively analysing and communicating biochemical research using a variety of modern experimental techniques.
    5 Ability to find, read, interpret and critically analyse relevant scientific literature.
    6 Ability to work in teams and communicate scientific outcomes.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    		 1 - 6
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    		 1 - 6
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    		 1 - 6
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    		 1 - 6
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    		 1 - 6
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    		 1 - 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Laboratory coat, safety glasses and closed shoes.
    Recommended Resources
    Text book: Molecular Biology of the Cell (5th Edn) by Alberts et al., 2008, Published by Garland Science
    Online Learning
    Resource material such as lecture, tutorial, practical and past exams will be available on Myuni.
    Online assessment will be conducted via Myuni.