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Biochemical experiments and analysis such as transport kinetics, DNA sequence analysis and manipulation, lipid isolation and characterisation. Safety, bioethical and library elements will be integrated into the coursework.
The general aim of the course is to give you experience in the design and execution of a research project, how to construct a scientific hypothesis, and how to test it.This course is recommended to complement BCHM301 and BCHM302, and for all those interested in learning about modern experimental techniques in Biochemistry. BCHM381 is required for a BCHM Hons or MSc degree.The main part of this course is a mini-research project, in which students will work on a project supervised by a member of the biochemistry teaching staff. You may work on the project at any times that are mutually agreeable to you and your supervisor, provided that the total amount of research is equivalent to 30 hours. More details of research projects will be available in the first week of the course.
As a student in this course, I will develop:Experience in some modern techniques in biochemistry, such as would be used in modern research laboratories (assessment tasks: formal labs, research project)The ability to analyse and critically interpret experimental data and published research (assessment tasks: data analysis exercises, research project).Skills in the verbal and written presentation of scientific ideas (assessment tasks: lab reports, research project, research presentation).Experience in the design and execution of a research project, how to construct a scientific hypothesis, and how to test it (assessment task: research project).Transferable Skills RegisterAs a student in this course, I will develop the following skills:Analysis of biochemical data. There will also be the opportunity to gain experience in carrying out some of these experiments and using the equipment.Scientific writing. Scientists need to be able to share their results with other scientists. This is often in the form of manuscripts that are submitted to journals, and undergo peer review, in which other scientists judge the rigour of the science presented.Critical synthesis of information. In everyday life and in many job situations you will be required to read information from different sources, construct your own understanding and shape your own viewpoint. In order to provide a context for your own research, you need to be able to find out what other research has been done in the field.Presentation of research. In most careers in science the ability to present findings clearly in verbal form is likely to be critical. Clear written and oral communication is essential for most professional careers.
BCHM201 (if taken prior to 2005) or BCHM281 or CHEM281
For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department
This is an excellent book recommended for all those intending to go onto postgraduate study in Biochemistry. Copies will be available at UBS and in central library.
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What do I do if I have to miss something or if my performance was impaired?If you feel that illness, injury, bereavement or other extenuating circumstances beyond your control have prevented you from completing an item of assessment worth 10% or more of total course assessment or if these circumstances affected your performance in such assessments, you should apply for Special Consideration. Applications for Special Consideration should be submitted via the Examinations Office website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/general/general_regs_aegrotat.shtml and notify the course co-ordinator within five days of the assessment or its due date. If this is for medical reasons you should visit a doctor within 24 hours of the assessment (application form available on-line or from the Student Health Centre). The Special Consideration provisions are intended to assist students who have covered the work of a course but have been prevented by illness or other critical circumstances from demonstrating their mastery of the material or skills at the time of assessment – they do not excuse you from doing the assessment within a reasonable time agreed with the course co-ordinator. You should expect to be required to submit additional work if you miss a major assignment (e.g. a field trip for which a major write-up is required). In rare cases you may not be able to complete an assessment or attend a field trip, because of involvement in international or national representative sport or cultural groups. In such cases you should also apply for Special Consideration. Please review the Special Considerations policy because very few kinds of activities will be eligible for consideration (e.g. holiday trips, birthday parties etc. are not given special status in the University policy).Students prevented by extenuating circumstances from completing the course after the final date for withdrawing, may apply for Special Consideration for late discontinuation of the course. Applications must be submitted to the Examinations Office within five days of the end of the main examination period for the semester.For further details on Special Consideration applications, please refer to the Examinations Office website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/general/general_regs_aegrotat.shtml.
Domestic fee $848.00
International fee $3,713.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .