Course overview
This course is an introduction to laboratory practice in the biological sciences and will provide a strong grounding in fundamental aspects of the molecular basis of biology. It will involve hands-on practicals covering key techniques in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology that are relevant for research and diagnostics, and include aspects of experimental design, data generation, data analysis and scientific communication.
- DNA
- Proteins
- Experimental Design
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate competence in fundamental laboratory skills including use of autopipettes, preparing/calculating dilutions, isolation/enumeration of microorganisms
- Describe how essential molecular biology techniques are applied to research/diagnostics
- Design simple experiments with appropriate explanation of controls and experimental samples
- Demonstrate appropriate laboratory practice e.g. use/purpose of PPE
- Correctly interpret and present/discuss data, including basic statistical analysis
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 22537
Section PR01
Size 70
Available 66
Class number 22536
Section PR02
Size 70
Available 66
Class number 22535
Section PR03
Size 70
Available 68
Class number 22534
Section PR04
Size 70
Available 67
Class number 22543
Section WS01
Size 70
Available 70
Class number 22542
Section WS02
Size 70
Available 69
Class number 22541
Section WS03
Size 40
Available 33
Class number 22540
Section WS04
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 22539
Section WS05
Size 40
Available 37
Class number 22538
Section WS06
Size 40
Available 39
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 52734
Section PR01
Size 70
Available 68
Class number 52733
Section PR02
Size 70
Available 65
Class number 52732
Section PR03
Size 70
Available 68
Class number 52731
Section PR04
Size 70
Available 68
Class number 52741
Section WS01
Size 60
Available 57
Class number 52740
Section WS02
Size 60
Available 59
Class number 52739
Section WS03
Size 60
Available 59
Class number 52738
Section WS04
Size 60
Available 57
Class number 52737
Section WS05
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 52736
Section WS06
Size 60
Available 58
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