NSCI6105 – Applied Biochemistry for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI6105
Module title
Applied Biochemistry for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in applied biochemistry that students require to practise competently in a laboratory or industry setting.
Programmes
- NZ2553
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- LO1:
- Manufacturing processes relevant to industrial biomolecules in New Zealand
- Quality management systems relevant to laboratories
LO2:
- The principles and applications of sleected laboratory methods
- Biochemical analysis using instruments including HPLC, GC qPCR
LO3:
- Immunological techniques
- Sampling, isolation, identification, and enumeration of selected food-borne pathogens
- Social, ethical, and cultural implications - Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Discuss the role and the properties of selected biomolecules used in industrial processing and chemical analysis.
LO2 Perform laboratory techniques relevant to a biochemical applied science setting and interpret results.
LO3 Apply modern life sciences methods to food and environmental quality. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
