BABS1202 Course Outline 2021 PDF

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Course Outline BABS1202 Applied Biomolecular Sciences School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences Faculty of Science Term 2, 2021

CRICOS Provider Code 00098G

1. Staff Position

Name

Course Convenor

Dr Rebecca LeBard

Email [email protected]

Contact Details Use [email protected] for general course questions.

I have a question about the course. Where do I find the answer? Check to see if your question is already answered on the BABS1202 Moodle site: https://moodle.telt.unsw.edu.au/login/index.php. If not, post your question to the Discussion Forum in the BABS1201 Moodle site. Email [email protected] if your question is of a personal or sensitive nature. Include your full name and student number and send from your UNSW email account I have a question about the course. Where do I find the answer? You are welcome to contact your lecturers in the course with any questions. If they do not provide their contact details on their lectures slides, please post on the Moodle forum and they will be made available to all students there. How do I contact my demonstrator? Can I email them? Your demonstrators are generally not available out of class time, as they are contracted for their teaching hours and preparation. While you can contact them Microsoft Teams, please know they are not expected to respond until your next class. You may also email [email protected] you email can be followed up by the convenor.

2. Course information Units of credit: 6 Pre-requisite(s): No prerequisites, though BABS1201 is recommended. General course timetable: http://timetable.unsw.edu.au/2021/BABS1202.html

2.1 Course summary This course provides an overview of the application of molecular and cellular biology to the fields of medicine, plant and animal science, and food, marine and environmental sciences. It draws comparisons between contemporary and conventional technologies through the introduction of traditional and recombinant genetics, microbiology, biochemistry and fermentation engineering in the context of their contribution to the industrial application of biological systems. To gain further understanding of traditional and recombinant genetics, microbiology, biochemistry and fermentation engineering in the context of their contribution to the industrial application of biological systems.

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2.2 Course aims To gain further understanding of traditional and recombinant genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, and fermentation engineering in the context of their contribution to the industrial application of biological systems.

2.3 Course learning outcomes (CLO) At the successful completion of this course you (the student) should be able to: 1. A good understanding of the fundamental and key principles of the industrial implementation of bioprocesses, including the professional and ethical issues associated with the commercial development of biotechnological processes. 2. Have the ability to pose questions, design experiments and interpret the resultant experimental data with respect to the literature. 3. The ability to identify inconsistencies in scientific thought and writing through a thorough understanding of the relevant literature and the correct use of references to support arguments and hypotheses. 4. An appreciation of the interdisciplinary and rapidly changing nature of biotechnology and the importance of teamwork in both scientific discovery and the development of biotechnological processes. 5. An ability to communicate scientific ideas and discoveries in biotechnology, to the industrial, scientific and the general communities, using the written and spoken word as well as electronic media. 6. The goal of the practical component of this course is, to exemplify the industrial nature of biotechnology in support of the lecture component. In part, this will be accomplished by developing good laboratory skills, such as the ability to work safely and effectively in a laboratory, to utilise relevant equipment, making use of protocols, manuals and safe operating procedures.

3. Strategies and approaches to learning 3.1 Learning and teaching activities The lectures for the course are delivered LIVE in MS Teams, this is due to feedback from students in 2020, who requested the lectures be live rather than rerecorded. Details on how to access these will be in the first lecture. While pre-recorded lectures offer flexibility, the lectures in this course are delivered by a range of scientists with different specialities and students preferred to be able to ask questions during the lectures rather than trying to follow up via email or attending another Q&A session.

3.2 Expectations of students Your attendance is expected for all classes. If you are unable to attend a laboratory class, please email [email protected] As the lectures are delivered live and there are guest lecturers, you are expected to attend at the time scheduled. The lecturers will be requested to record the sessions.

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For laboratory classes students are required to: • • • •

Attend and contribute to the laboratory classes as timetabled. Come prepared for the laboratory classes and complete your Class Notebook each week. Arrive on time, prepared, and with PPE (laboratory coat, safety glasses and closed shoes). If online, be prepared to have your camera and microphone on to participate. If for some reason you are unable to have your camera on, you may communicate this to you demonstrator at the start of the class.

I missed a laboratory class. What should I do? Can I attend a makeup class? Attendance at your laboratory classes is compulsory. If you miss a lab class due to illness or some other unavoidable circumstance that can be explained using professional documentation (e.g., a medical certificate), please email [email protected]. We do not offer make up classes.

4. Course schedule and structure Week Date

Time

Lectures

Lecturer

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31-May

3-4 pm

Lecture 1: Course Introduction

Rebecca LeBard

3-Jun 4-Jun

2-3 pm

Lecture 2: Cell revision - pre-recorded Lecture 3: Biofuels

Rebecca LeBard Chris Marquis

7-Jun

3-4 pm

Lecture 4: Microbial growth & bioenergetics

Rebecca LeBard

10-Jun 11-Jun

1-2 pm 2-3 pm

Lecture 5: Microbial diversity & novel methods of cell culture Lecture 6: Literature reviews

Rebecca LeBard Belinda Ferrari

14-Jun

3-4 pm

Public holiday

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17-Jun 18-Jun

1-2 pm 2-3 pm

Lecture 7: Experimental design Lecture 8: Industrial enzymes

Rebecca LeBard Rebecca LeBard

21-Jun 24-Jun

3-4 pm 1-2 pm

Lecture 9: Bioprocesses: Growing cells on an industrial scale Lecture 10: Brewing and fermented beverages

Chris Marquis Chris Marquis

25-Jun

2-3 pm

Lecture 11: Test revision

Rebecca LeBard

28-Jun 1-Jul

3-4 pm 1-2 pm

Session Test Lecture 12: Genetics revision

n/a Michael Janitz

2-Jul

2-3 pm

Lecture 13: Genetic modification Flexibility Week

Michael Janitz

12-Jul

3-4 pm

Lecture 14: Conventional genetics vs. recombinant DNA

Michael Janitz

15-Jul 16-Jul

1-2 pm 2-3 pm

Lecture 15: Cloning and expression of heterologous proteins Lecture 16: Commercialisation of scientific discoveries

Michael Janitz Kyle Hoehn

19-Jul

3-4 pm

Lecture 17: Vaccines

Lisa Selbie

22-Jul 23-Jul

1-2 pm 2-3 pm

Lecture 18: Medical Mycology and Biotechnology Lecture 19: Biotechnology in practice

Megan Lenardon BABSSOC

26-Jul

3-4 pm

Lecture 21: Global impact

Rick Cavicchioli

29-Jul 30-Jul

1-2 pm 2-3 pm

Lecture 22: Bioremediation Lecture 23: Astrobiology

Belinda Ferrari Brendan Burns

2-Aug 5-Aug

3-4 pm 1-2 pm

Lecture 24: Clinical genomics Lecture 25: Bioinformatics & microbial genomes

Marcel Dinger Mark Tanaka

6-Aug

2-3 pm

Lecture 26: Exam revision

Rebecca

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5. Assessment 5.1 Assessment tasks Assessment task

Description

Weight

Due date

Assignment

Literature review

15

Friday 5 pm, Week 7

Test

Mid-term test

20

Friday 5 pm, Week 5

Pre-lab quizzes (4%)

20

Week 2-5 and 7-10

Lab work

Exam

Lab contributions (8%)

Week 2-5 and 7-10

Experimental design (8%)

Friday 5 pm, Week 10

Final exam

45

Exam period

UNSW assessment policy: student.unsw.edu.au/assessment

5.2 Special Consideration Students who believe that their performance, either during the session or in the end of session exams, may have been affected by illness or other circumstances may apply for special consideration. Applications can be made for compulsory class absences such as (laboratories and tutorials), in-session assessments tasks, and final examinations. You must submit the application prior to the start of the relevant exam, or before a piece of assessment is due, except where illness or misadventure prevent you from doing so. If you become unwell on the day of the exam or fall sick during an exam, you must provide evidence dated within 24 hours of the exam, with your application. UNSW has a fit to sit/submit rule which means that if you sit an exam or submit a piece of assessment, you are declaring yourself fit to do so. You must obtain and attach Third Party documentation before submitting the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being rejected. Further information on special consideration: https://student.unsw.edu.au/specialconsideration. The application must be made through Online Services in myUNSW (My Student Profile tab > My Student Services > Online Services > Special Consideration). Students will be contacted via their university email address as to the outcome of their application. The University does not give deferred examinations. However, further assessment exams may be given to those students who were absent from the final exams through illness or misadventure and received Special Consideration approval. Mid-term supplementary exam will be held during the term

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at the convenient period determined by the course convenor. Final supplementary exam will be run by The Exam Office and in supplementary exam period. For Term 2 2021, Supplementary Exams will be scheduled between: 6 - 10 September 2021. It is the responsibility of all students to regularly consult their official student email accounts and myUNSW in order to ascertain whether or not they have been granted further assessment. Failure to sit for the appropriate exam may result in an overall failure for the course. Further assessment will NOT be offered on any alternative dates.

5.3 Submission of assessment tasks The Literature Review and Experimental Design is submitted via Turnitin in the ‘Assessments’ section of Moodle. The Mid-term test and Final exam will be accessible through the ‘Assessments’ section of Moodle. Pre-lab quizzes will be made available in the corresponding weekly section of Moodle.

5.4. Feedback on assessment The Assignment will be submitted via Turnitin in the ‘Assessments’ section of Moodle There are two types of feedback for you: the marking rubric and comments from the marker. For information on how to access the rubric: https://student.unsw.edu.au/view-rubric-or-marking-guide-moodle and for a video on how to access feedback and comments click on the "Accessing your mark and feedback" toggle on this page: https://student.unsw.edu.au/turnitin. Any questions on this should be directed to your demonstrator as the first point of contact. Feedback is available in the online quizzes.

6. Academic integrity, referencing and plagiarism Referencing is a way of acknowledging the sources of information that you use to research your assignments. You need to provide a reference whenever you draw on someone else's words, ideas or research. Not referencing other people's work can constitute plagiarism. Further information about referencing styles can be located at student.unsw.edu.au/referencing Academic integrity is fundamental to success at university. Academic integrity can be defined as a commitment to six fundamental values in academic pursuits: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. 1 At UNSW, this means that your work must be your own, and others’ ideas should be appropriately acknowledged or plagiarism may be detected in your work. Further information about academic integrity and plagiarism can be located at: •

The Current Students site student.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism, and

• The ELISE training site subjectguides.library.unsw.edu.au/elise The Conduct and Integrity Unit provides further resources to assist you to understand your conduct obligations as a student: student.unsw.edu.au/conduct.

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International Center for Academic Integrity, ‘The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity’, T. Fishman (ed), Clemson University, 2013.

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7. Readings and resources The laboratory manual, referred to as the Class Notebook, is accessible via the course MS Teams site. This will be detailed in the first lecture (see below also).

There is no essential textbook for this course, but the following will be helpful: Reece, Jane B., Noel Meyers, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson, Bernard Cooke, and Neil A. Campbell. 11th Edition Campbell biology. The textbook is available for purchase at the UNSW bookshop in print form and in electronic format via http://www.pearson.com.au/9781488619878.

8. Administrative matters For general questions not specific to the course: UNSW.to/webforms Student Complaint Procedure Contact the Course Convenor for any concerns as the first point of contact. School contact is Megan Lenardon: [email protected] University contact is Student Conduct and Appeals Officer (SCAO) within the Office of the PVCE: [email protected]

9. Additional support for students •

The Current Students Gateway: student.unsw.edu.au

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Academic Skills and Support: student.unsw.edu.au/skills

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Student Wellbeing, Health and Safety: student.unsw.edu.au/wellbeing

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Disability Support Services: student.unsw.edu.au/disability

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UNSW IT Service Centre: www.it.unsw.edu.au/students

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