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    Overview

    Development of scientific ideas and application of the scientific method. Communicating science. Current research topics in Biochemistry.

    Skills mastered at university are highly valued by employers and support life-long learning. To foster these, BIOC 360 emphasises how members of the scientific community read, think and write. Through discussions students will explore how we formulate and explore scientific ideas and the philosophical and ethical issues in science. Examples from Biochemistry lecturers' own investigations will illustrate how research is conducted. Presentations from policy-setters will give an overview of the New Zealand science environment. Assessment is largely internal and emphasises exercises in presenting scientific material.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Perspectives in Biochemistry
    Subject Biochemistry
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Pre or Corequisite
    Two of BIOC 351, BIOC 352, BIOC 353
    Schedule C
    Science
    Contact
    biochem300.tf@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Course co-ordinator: Associate Professor Sigurd Wilbanks

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Upon successfully completing the paper, students will be able to
    • Articulate a broad understanding of contemporary biochemistry, molecular life sciences and related scientific fields
    • Appropriately communicate biochemical concepts to both specialist and general audiences
    • Understand the relationship between science and society
    • Evaluate the philosophical and ethical aspects of their activities as a scientist
    • Identify and critically evaluate relevant information
    • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 39, 41-42
    AND
    D1 Thursday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
    AND
    E1 Friday 10:00-10:50 30-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 14:00-15:50 30-35
    A2 Tuesday 16:00-17:50 30-35
    A3 Friday 14:00-15:50 30-35
    A4 Friday 16:00-17:50 30-35
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