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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

310653 v.2 Molecular Biotechnology Major

Introduction

This major within the Master of Biomedical Sciences is designed for those seeking knowledge of molecular techniques as they are applied in the biotechology industry. It provides a broad understanding of this rapidly growing area of science, how it is used, how scientific discoveries become the basis of investigative and manipulative tools in medicine, pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics, and in businesses and industries. Study tasks include the collection, analysis, and presentation of current scientific information, together with practical experience in laboratory methods.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
6756 v.6   Molecular Genetics 631 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  75.0
Year 1 Semester 2
310160 v.1   Drug Discovery and Development 631 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 1
13371 v.3   Bioinformatics 631 4.0 25.0
6753 v.5   Molecular Techniques 632 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
310166 v.1   Molecular Science Practicum 633 9.0 75.0
  75.0

NB    Options can be selected from the Master of Biomedical Science options list.