BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology
Faculty of Science
BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTH2732
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BTH2732
1 unit list BTH2732 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
In order to carry out any DNA manipulation a large variety of enzymes and specialised techniques are used. This unit will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the nature and use of the "tools of the trade" applied routinely by molecular biologists. A wide variety of applications will be explored, ranging from bioinformatics analysis of genes to production of recombinant proteins as biopharmaceuticals in bacteria.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Take home assessmentExamination35%
- Topic researchWritten15%
- Group projectProject15%
- Laboratory summaryWritten25%
- Mini symposiumPresentation10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss basic principles of recombinant DNA technology;
- 2
Select and apply practical techniques to achieve a range of experimental outcomes in molecular biology;
- 3
Give examples of the applications of recombinant DNA technology in medical and industrial settings;
- 4
Describe the application of biological databases in data storage;
- 5
Demonstrate skill in data mining;
- 6
Present, analyse and interpret experimental data.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories12 hours
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachActive learning
- One hour recorded video lecture;
- One hour workshop;
- Three hours of laboratories and
- Seven-hours of independent study per week.
You will play the role of scientific investigators and prepare a research proposal to investigate a particular gene of interest. You will apply the concepts acquired from the lectures and workshops to design suitable experiments, write a research proposal and showcase your work in a mini symposium within Monash University Malaysia.
Active learning approach is adopted during lectures, workshops and laboratories. Information and concepts will be explained and complemented with case study, video and simulations. You are expected to participate in activities conducted during these live sessions. During the workshops, you are presented with a series of tasks which will further explore some of the major topics covered. This is an opportunity for you to gain practical understanding of the concepts discussed in the lecture/laboratories.
Learning resources
Required resources
Brown, T. A. (2016). Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction (7th edition).
Recommended resources
Additional learning resources will be recommended in the lectures and workshops.
Where it fits
BTH2732 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tan Hock Siew
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tan Hock Siew
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTH2732?
BTH2732 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BTH2732?
BTH2732 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BTH3752.
When is BTH2732 offered?
In 2025, BTH2732 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does BTH2732 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTH2732?
BTH2732 is part of Applied microbiology and Biotechnology.