School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceBiomolecular FrontiersWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300541.1
Discipline: BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomolecular Science.
About this Unit
Students will learn about exciting and sometimes contentious issues in the biomolecular sciences: including stem cell research; cloning and genetic engineering; new drug development; nanoscience and human health; circadian rhythms; origins of new viruses; the human genome and human health; NMR and health; fraud, plagiarism and ethics in science; finding new drugs; computer-aided drug design; biosafety and biosecurity. Guest lecturers will present special insights into new developments. Students will gain practical experience in skills which are essential for biomolecular science: scientific writing, locating and accessing information for researching a scientific topic, and oral presentation skills.