SLE713 - Industrial and Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(G)

Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:

SBB713

EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:

J Rookes

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

SLE010 and one of SBB701, SLE701, SBB702, SLE702, SBB703, SLE703, SBB704, SLE704, SBB705, SLE705, SBB706 or SLE706

Contact hours:

3 hour practical classes per week over 12 weeks

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This practical-based unit provides students with exposure to advanced technical skills applicable to many fields within Biotechnology. This will include techniques commonly used in industrial and medical microbiology, synthetic chemistry, agricultural and medical biotechnology and nanotechnology. Analytical skills will be developed through practical classes relating to spectroscopy and separation science techniques such as capillary electrophoresis, luminescence spectroscopy, atomic emission spectroscopy, flow injection and sequential injection analysis. This unit will also feature the demonstration and use of industry-standard cutting edge instrumentation.

Assessment

3 x practical class reports (20% each) 60%, examination 40%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1045$1045$3270$3433

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.