Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Louise Brown
Contact via Email
E8C 305
Tuesday to Friday
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will provide hands-on experience of several of the sophisticated technologies currently utilised in molecular science. Students will select a portfolio of techniques across chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, genomics or microbiology, according to their discipline background and interest. Independent skills and technical competency in a minimum of three contemporary methodologies or instrumentation types will be developed through intensive practical sessions with Macquarie researchers. This is a skills-focused unit designed to practically enrich methods encountered from a more theoretical standpoint in other units.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Module 1: Report | 33% | Week 6 (TBC) |
Module 2: Report | 33% | Week 10 (TBC) |
Module 3: Report | 34% | Week 13 (TBC) |
Due: Week 6 (TBC)
Weighting: 33%
Report, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or skills evaluation; as appropriate
Due: Week 10 (TBC)
Weighting: 33%
Report, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or skills evaluation; as appropriate
Due: Week 13 (TBC)
Weighting: 34%
Report, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or skills evaluation; as appropriate
This unit will provide hands-on experience of several advanced and contemporary technologies and instrumentation currently used in molecular science. Students will select a portfolio of techniques across chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, genomics, glycomics, proteomics or microbiology. Independent skills and technical competency in a minimum of three contemporary methodologies or instrumentation types will be developed through intensive practical sessions with Macquarie researchers. Each module is of 4 weeks in duration (weeks 2-5; weeks 6-9; weeks 10-13). This is a skills-focused unit designed to practically enrich methods encountered from a more theoretical standpoint in other units. Small student groups to be accommodated primarily in departmental research spaces to facilitate hands-on training. Requirements will vary according to student background and interests, with scheduling of tasks sometimes dependent on instrumental availability.
Technologies Used and Required: Specialist scientific equipment, computers and software will be made available to you under supervision, but you will require your own laptop with basic software installed to prepare your reports and presentation.
For detailed schedules and locations, you must consult the CBMS785 iLearn site.
The Unit will be generally structured as follows:
Week 1: Unit introduction; meet with unit convenor, notification of modules
Weeks 2-5: Module placement 1
Weeks 6-9: Module placement 2
Weeks 10-13: Module placement 3
Most modules will be scheduled across a 2-5 hour block, generally at the same time each week. However, some modules may be scheduled outside regular CBMS785 allocated time, dependent on availability of mentor and/or instrumentation. Modules may be scheduled anytime from 9-6pm, Monday to Friday.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
This is a new unit for 2015