BTH3752 - Molecular biology and biotechnology

Overview

This unit focuses on molecular biology methodology, transcriptomics and proteomics, which underpin commercial developments in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry. Advanced techniques for gene manipulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and techniques for investigating gene and protein function, including mutagenesis, RNA interference and expression profiling, will be considered. Industrial and research … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit focuses on molecular biology methodology, transcriptomics and proteomics, which underpin commercial developments in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry. Advanced techniques for gene manipulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, 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, multi-omics studies, and personalized medicine will be explored.

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Lee Wai Leng

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Lee Wai Leng

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Discuss the molecular basis of a wide range of technologies for gene manipulation and proteomic analysis;

Apply your knowledge to the pursuit of current scientific problems in industry, medicine, and research;

Critically evaluate a variety of approaches to a particular scientific or industrial problem;

Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of techniques commonly used in biotechnology and in the interpretation of data acquired by these techniques;

Demonstrate advanced scientific writing skills including capability to integrate knowledge learned from lectures and practical classes as well as to meet the expectations of academic writing.

Teaching approach

Active learning

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.

Assessment

1 - Literature review (Individual assessment)

2 - Weekly discussion activity (Individual assessment)

3 - Learning journal (Individual assessment)

4 - Lab work and practical report (Individual assessment)

5 - Presentation (Group assessment)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories

Lectures

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Recommended resources

Availability in areas of study

Applied microbiology
Biotechnology