BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology
Faculty of Science
BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
This unit focuses on molecular biology methodology and genomics, which underpin commercial developments in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry. Advanced techniques for gene manipulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, methods for genome mapping and sequencing, and techniques for investigating gene and protein function, including mutagenesis, RNA interference and expression profiling, will be considered. Industrial and research applications of these technologies, such as genetic manipulation of plants and animals, gene therapy, virus detection and typing, recombinant vaccine production and personalized medicine will be explored.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle40%
- Assignment 110%
- Assignment 210%
- Practical reportsThreshold hurdle30%
- Lab notebook and lab performance10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss the molecular basis of a wide range of techniques for gene manipulation and genomic and proteomic analysis;
- 2
Apply their knowledge to the pursuit of current scientific problems in industry, medicine, and research;
- 3
Critically evaluate a variety of approaches to a particular scientific or industrial problem;
- 4
Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of techniques for gene manipulation and in the interpretation of data acquired by these techniques;
- 5
Demonstrate advanced scientific writing skills.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 hours
- Laboratories36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
3 hours of lectures and practical work each per week.
6 hours of independent study
A combination of teaching methods including lectures, laboratory work, and self-directed learning will enable you to achieve the objectives of the unit. The organisation of lectures is designed to promote the meaningful learning of molecular biology concepts, and their practical research and commercial applications. Laboratory work and assignments provide an opportunity to apply the concepts of molecular biology in relevant practical situations, and to practice your data analysis and communication of science skills. This will be achieved through data generation, collection and evaluation in the laboratory program. These skills will be further refined through assignments which engage you in the detailed analysis of complex data and interaction with bioinformatic software.
Learning resources
Required resources
Recommended resources
Where it fits
BTH3752 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lee Wai Leng
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lee Wai Leng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTH3752?
BTH3752 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BTH3752 offered?
In 2020, BTH3752 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does BTH3752 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTH3752?
BTH3752 is part of Applied microbiology and Biotechnology.