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Offer in 2023 - 2024 | Y N |
Course Code | BIOC4613 |
Date | 2023/09/24 22:25 |
Enquiry for Course Details |
BIOC4613 Advanced techniques in biochemistry & molecular biology (6 credits) | Academic Year | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
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Offering Department | Biomedical Sciences | Quota | 70 | |||||||||||||||
Course Co-ordinator | Prof D Chan, Biomedical Sciences < chand@hku.hk > | |||||||||||||||||
Teachers Involved |
(Dr B C W Wong,Biomedical Sciences) (Dr C Y S Chung,Biomedical Sciences) (Dr M C H Cheung,Biomedical Sciences) (Dr. A B Kinghorn,Biomedical Sciences) (Prof D Chan,Biomedical Sciences) (Prof J A Tanner,Biomedical Sciences) |
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Course Objectives | This is an advanced experimental-based course for students majoring in Biochemistry and related disciplines. The aim is to provide the necessary training for students to pursuit postgraduate research education and potential employment in a scientific laboratory/industry environment. | |||||||||||||||||
Course Contents & Topics | Hands-on experiments using advanced techniques in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and bioinformatics. Students will also have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with modern instruments used in life sciences. | |||||||||||||||||
Course Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Pre-requisites (and Co-requisites and Impermissible combinations) |
Pass in BIOC3604 | |||||||||||||||||
Course Status with Related Major/Minor /Professional Core |
2023 Major in Biochemistry
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Core/Compulsory
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2023 Minor in Biochemistry ( Disciplinary Elective ) 2022 Major in Biochemistry ( Core/Compulsory ) 2022 Minor in Biochemistry ( Disciplinary Elective ) 2021 Major in Biochemistry ( Core/Compulsory ) 2021 Minor in Biochemistry ( Disciplinary Elective ) 2020 Major in Biochemistry ( Core/Compulsory ) 2020 Minor in Biochemistry ( Disciplinary Elective ) 2019 Major in Biochemistry ( Core/Compulsory ) 2019 Minor in Biochemistry ( Disciplinary Elective ) |
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Course to PLO Mapping |
2023 Major in Biochemistry < PLO 1,2,3,4 >
2022 Major in Biochemistry < PLO 1,2,3,4 > 2021 Major in Biochemistry < PLO 1,2,3,4 > 2020 Major in Biochemistry < PLO 1,2,3,4 > 2019 Major in Biochemistry < PLO 1,2,3,4,5 > |
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Offer in 2023 - 2024 | Y 1st sem | Examination | Dec | |||||||||||||||
Offer in 2024 - 2025 | Y | |||||||||||||||||
Course Grade | A+ to F | |||||||||||||||||
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Communication-intensive Course | N | |||||||||||||||||
Course Type | Lecture with laboratory component course | |||||||||||||||||
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Required/recommended reading and online materials |
Wilson K, Walker KM (2010) Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 7th ed. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. | |||||||||||||||||
Course Website | NIL | |||||||||||||||||
Additional Course Information | NIL |
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