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TL466 Electrochemical Analysis 2
3 hours oer week Hawthorn Prereauisite: TL46J
Assessment: written tests, assignments and practical work
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology).
Content
Electrodeposition, polarography, coulometry.
TL470 Work Project
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: TH133,
concurrent work experience Assessment: submission of
satisfacto ry written report
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology) and the Advanced Certificate in
Laboratory Technology.
Content
The work project is an extensive investigation of an aspect
of laboratory work. Students are required to submit a
report which may be written, a film or video, a computer
program or another form as agreed by the Swinburne
supervisor and the employer. Students should also consider
giving an oral presentation of their work.
The work project must be technically accurate and
consistent with established laboratory procedures and
techniques.
TL471 Molecular Genetics
3 hours per week part-time or 4hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisites: TL302, TL461 Assessment:
laboratory tests, written tests, assignments
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology).
Obiectives
To provide students with a broad understanding of the
molecular nature of genes;
to enable students to acquire a knowledge of DNA
structure, gene expression and molecular bacterial
genetics;
to provide foundation studies for other subjects in
biotechnology (i.e. Genetic Engineering and
Biomolecular Engineering (1) and (2)), whilst
complementing other subjects in the biological
sciences.
Content
Comparison of transcription and translation in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Replication of DNA;
mutation; genes and proteins; gene expression.
Chromosomes and recombination; microbial genetics.
Recommended reading
No single text or reference is recommended.
Students will be advised of a variety of suitable references
TL472 Genetic Engineering
3 hours per week part-time or 4 hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisites: TL471 Assessment: laboratory
tests, m'tten tests, assignments
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology).
Objectives
To introduce students to the fundamental principles and
techniques of genetic engineering.
To present students with the knowledge and understanding
to be able to perform basic DNA manipulations.
To emphasise to students the safety aspects of working
with recombinant DNA.
To provide foundation studies for other units in
biotechnology (i.e. Biomolecular Engineering (1) and (2)),
whilst complementing other subjects in the biological
sciences.
Content
Ligation, cloning and recombinant gene expression, use of
plasmids as vectors and the sole of vectors in genetic
manipulation. Gel electrophoresis, restriction
endonucleases, ligation and transformation of E.coli,
southern blotting, DNA probing, gene libraries, PCR
technology, ethics and safety guidelines for recombinant
DNA studies.
Recommended reading
Students will be advised of a variety of suitable references
TL473 Biomolecular Engineering
3 hours per week part-time or 4 hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisites: TL472 Assessment: laboratovy
tests, written tests, assignments
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology).
Objectives
To provide students with a thorough understanding of
advanced recombinant DNA techniaues.
To introduce students to the applications of recombinant
DNA techniques to the specific production of biological
compounds.
To enable students to be familiar with how recombinant
DNA techniques can be utilised in the analysis of the
function of biological compounds.
Content
DNA technology in research and industry, phage DNA
preparation, DNA extraction and purification techniques,
nick translation, Western blotting, DNA sequencing
techniques, gene mapping, vector/host experimental
design.
Recommended reading
Students will be advised of a variety of suitable references
TL474 Bioprocessing
3 hours per week part-time or 4 hours per week full-time
Hawthorn Prerequisites: TL473 Assessment: laboratory
tests, written tests, assignments
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology).
Objectives
To provide students with a working knowledge of current
technologies available for the synthesis, functional analysis,
purification and large scale production of biologically
active compounds.
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