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MOLS8001 – Selected Topics in the Molecular Sciences

2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Co-convenor
Joanne Jamie
joanne.jamie@mq.edu.au
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4 Wally's Walk room 231
Unit Co-convenor
Shoba Ranganathan
shoba.ranganathan@mq.edu.au
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4 Wally's Walk room 121
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(Admission to GradDipBiotech or GradCertLabAQMgt or GradDipLabAQMgt or MBiotech or MBioBus or MLabAQMgt or MRadiopharmSc or MSc or MScInnovationChemBiomolecularSc) and permission by special approval
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit will focus on special topics in Molecular Science. Topics may include biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and genomics, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry; and focus on processes in molecular sciences. Topics will be chosen to encourage students to explore the different disciplines in the Molecular Sciences and to develop knowledge and skills in analysis and investigation.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Acquire a coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts within the discipline area
  • ULO2: Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of research principles and methods
  • ULO3: Synthesize and analyse information from a variety of sources
  • ULO4: Identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
  • ULO5: Articulate clearly a coherent argument in written, oral and technical communication skill as relevant to the specific needs of the discipline
  • ULO6: Think critically and make informed and logical judgement on the arguments of others to arrive at reasonable and meaningful arguments and positions, and formulate and apply ideas to new contexts
  • ULO7: Demonstrate the ability to apply accumulated knowledge and skills to make decisions in the context of professional practice and/or scholarship

Assessment Tasks

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Will be determined in consultation with Unit Convenor.  Varies depending on if doing project/activity based task or if incorporating components of another unit (with MOLS8001 acting as a shell unit).

Delivery and Resources

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Will be determined in consultation with Unit Convenor.  Varies depending on if doing project/activity based task or if incorporating components of another unit (with MOLS8001 acting as a shell unit).

Unit Schedule

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Will be determined in consultation with Unit Convenor.  Varies depending on if doing project/activity based task or if incorporating components of another unit (with MOLS8001 acting as a shell unit).

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Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

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Changes from Previous Offering

This is a new unit.