Requirements to Pass this Unit: MOLS8211/7211 is a completely assessment-based unit. To past you must get 50% of higher.

Late Assessment Submission Penalty: Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. The submission time for all uploaded assessments is 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period will be provided to students who experience a technical problem.

Postponement of the final Pet Protein presentation requires an approved Special Consideration.

Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted with standard late penalties: all written assignments except quizes

Assessments where Late Submissions will NOT be accepted: quizes and the presentation

Protein structure and function are intrinsically related, so it is important to be able to produce pure protein that is correctly folded into the correct shape for its biological activity. The goal of this unit is to lead you to understand how to do this, how to prove you have done it, and how the correct structure relates to protein's function.

This unit outlines molecular principles underlying today's developments in protein science and biomedical research. As well as detailing modern separation technologies, the course addresses structural biology, protein analysis and bioinformatics. Practices common in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to isolate recombinant proteins are emphasized. Analysis methods are introduced in relation to proteomics, genomics and biochemical research. Molecular properties leading to the 3D shape of proteins are detailed, and contemporary structure methods outlined.

The assessed work for the unit includes skills-based workshops and a block laboratory class in the mid semester break. These are designed to give you the skills to enable you to understand the origin, structure and function of your pet protein - which you will be assigned early in the unit. The unit runs from week 1 to week 13 and includes a practical session in the mid semester break. Each week on Tuesday afternoons from 2 pm to 5 pm. We formally have 2 lectures and 1 SGTA. It should be noted that lectures include problem solving and SGTAs will include some content delivery. You are strongly advised to organise your timetable to be present for all the contact hours of this unit.

The unit convenor may be contacted by email. Please use MOLS8211/7211 in the subject line to avoid your email getting lost. In an emergency you coudl try texting or phoning her: 0426627077.

For the latest information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please refer to the Coronavirus infection page on the Macquarie website: https://www.mq.edu.au/about/coronavirusfaqs. Remember to check this page regularly in case the information and requirements change during semester. If there are any changes to this unit in relation to COVID, these will be communicated via iLearn. You will be required to wear a mask during laboratory sessions and implement hand and bench hygene measures.