Available in 2024
Course code

BIOL3001

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course is designed to provide extensive and advanced training in the laboratory practices associated with biological research. Students will undertake scientific experiments in molecular biology, microbiology, plant and animal biology.Students will consolidate their appreciation of the scientific method and philosophy of science; experimental design, hypothesis testing and problem solving; health and safety in the laboratory; the use of lab books to organise and document experimental details and results; data analysis, interpretation and presentation; report writing demonstrating effective use of the introduction, methods, results, and discussion format; referencing; ethics, academic and personal/professional integrity.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Use biological terminology and advanced concepts and techniques in experimental biology;

2. Apply scientific method and philosophy in advanced experimental design;

3. Collect, process, and interpret biological information;

4. Apply ethical conduct in learning and research;

5. Demonstrate hazard recognition and minimisation in safe biological investigation;

6. Efficiently organise and perform experimental procedures including all necessary calculations;

7. Communicate data in writing.


Content

  1. Manipulation of molecular processes
  2. Advanced analysis and manipulation of microorganisms
  3. Extended physiological analysis of animal and plant model systems

 


Requisite

Students must have successfully completed BIOL2001 and BIOL2002 in order to enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Practical Demonstration: Module competency assessments

Report: Written Reports


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 days per week for 4 week(s) starting in week 3
  • Laboratories will be up to 84 hours in total over the term.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Lectures will be between 8-12 hrs over the course of the term and include seminars (oral presentations)

Course outline