Course Title: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL1176

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009

BIOL1177

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

BIOL1177

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Dr. Stanley Chan

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7353

Course Coordinator Email: stanley.chan@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of:

OR

OR

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.


Course Description

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 is a major component of the second year of the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours; BH129), Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition (BP199), and Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BP293) programs. It is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the disciplines of biochemistry and molecular biology, and their applications in the laboratory. The theory you will learn throughout the course will be applied and integrated into a series of laboratory-based practicals (face-to-face and/or on-line). You will solve practical-based scenarios and undertake a laboratory practical assessment at the end of the semester. Throughout the course you will gain an immersive laboratory experience covering biochemistry and molecular biology concepts and learn current, relevant state-of-the-art bioanalytical techniques which are routinely used in the clinical environment and in research. You will develop the required graduate attributes to either undertake professional practice or research endeavours.

 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s): 

BH129 - Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)

PLO 1 Apply coherent and advanced of laboratory medicine theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach.
PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems.
PLO 4 Demonstrate the ability to generate and evaluate solutions to all aspects of interdisciplinary professional practice while complying with ethical, legal and regulatory standards that underpins the field of laboratory medicine.
PLO 5 Communicate and collaborate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats related to laboratory medicine employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.
PLO 6 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice as part of a multidisciplinary team.

BP293SBDD - Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science 

PLO 2.1 Demonstrating knowledge across disciplines contributing to biotechnology and biomedical science.
PLO 3.1 Gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources.
PLO 3.2 Designing and planning an investigation, including developing a testable hypothesis.
PLO 3.3 Selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to conduct an investigation.
PLO 3.4 Collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data.

BP350 - Bachelor of Science

PLO 1 Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of scientific theories, principles, concepts and practice in one or more scientific disciplines. 
PLO 4 Communicate, report and reflect on scientific findings, to diverse audiences utilising a variety of formats employing integrity and culturally safe practices.
PLO 5 Work independently, with agility, safety, and accountability for own learning and professional future. 

BP199P23 - Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition

PLO 1 Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of scientific theories, principles, concepts and practices relevant to the fields of food technology and nutrition. 
PLO 4 Critically evaluate and communicate concepts and practices relevant to the fields of food technology and nutrition to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing professional integrity and culturally safe practices. 
PLO 5 Work independently with agility, safety, and accountability for own learning and professional future. 

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Apply the fundamental principles of biochemistry and molecular biology concepts with a focus on analytical techniques, proteins, enzymes, DNA and RNA metabolism and gene regulation.
  2. Prepare and analyse biological material and perform a series of practical biochemical investigations.
  3. Problem solve, validate, apply and interpret results from biochemical investigations.

 


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities of the course take place in the form of online recorded lectures (screen-casts); laboratory-based practical classes (face-to-face and/or online) and tutorial sessions (practical and topic based, online). The theory and practical components of the course are integrated throughout the teaching of the course. The practical component is designed to develop a high level of competency in the performance of a wide range of laboratory techniques which will be used to solve practical-based scenarios.

Assessment activities are conducted as both formative and summative assessments. Formative as well as summative assessment occurs throughout the laboratory practicals and online classes during the course. Self-directed learning activities prior to tutorials; interactive online quizzes and solving practical-based scenarios, will scaffold students' interpretation and understanding of biochemical concepts and manipulation of biochemical data. Students will be able to access resources (eg. lecture material, recorded lectures (screencasts), and interactive learning material) through RMIT’s online Learning Management System (LMS) which is the central forum used to communicate announcements and discuss questions with academics and peers.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1:  Applied Theory and Practical Assessment
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 2: Mid-Semester On-line Assessment
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 3:  Applied Laboratory-based Practical Assessment
Weighting 45%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 4: Final Competency Assessment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.