BIOL8212 Molecular Marker Technology 2

Offered By	Biology Teaching and Learning
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Biology
Offered in	First Semester, 2010
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course is designed to give students the opportunity to extend their practical experience in molecular marker techniques in the laboratory. The course is laboratory based and may include formal laboratory practical sessions that illustrate advanced molecular procedures, as well as a mini-research project in a research laboratory.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Conduct a molecular genetic analysis research project in the laboratory with minimal supervision 2. Analyse the outcomes of the laboratory research project, and compile, analyse and interpret data generated by this work in written and oral form 3. Search the literature to identify papers relevant to the laboratory project and distill, integrate and evaluate these finding in writing in relation to the outcomes of the project.
Indicative Assessment	Preparation of a report written in the format of a scientific paper based on the outcomes of the research project (100%; LO 1, 2, 3).
Workload	Tutorials and laboratory based research projects
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Health, Medicine and the Body
Eligibility	Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological science with relevant experience or academic achievement. First year Biology, first year Genetics and first year Statistics are recommended. First year Chemistry is desirable
Requisite Statement	Completion of BIOL6004 and BIOL6006 This course must be taken in conjunction with BIOL8211
Consent Required	Permission from course coordinator
Other Information	This course will only be offered if a minimum quota of students is met. Please contact the course coordinator.
Academic Contact	Dr Celeste Linde

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