Courses & Units
Application of Cell Culture in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research CSA744
Hobart
Introduction
lThis unit will provide advance training to obtain cell culture skills in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical science essential to successfully complete the required research project. The purpose of this unit is to introduce the advance laboratory and cell culture skills that researchers are required to utilise on a regular basis. After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Perform diagnostic and investigative applications of cell culture techniques,
2. Perform different types of survival cytotoxic assays,
3. Evaluate the effects of pharmaceutical ingredients on different types of cell lines, and
4. Communicate their findings
Summary
| Unit name | Application of Cell Culture in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA744 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Nuri Guven |
| Teaching staff | Dr Nicole Bye |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 25/2/2019 | 22/3/2019 | 15/4/2019 | 2/6/2019 |
| Semester 2 | 15/7/2019 | 9/8/2019 | 2/9/2019 | 20/10/2019 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2019 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2019 will be available from the 1st October 2018.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2019: $2,339.00 | 2019: $4,400.00 | 060501 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA741 Basic Laboratory Skills in Pharmaceutical Science and Cell Culture
CSA742 Introduction to Analytical and Cell Culture Techniques
Co-requisites
CSA743 Application of Chromatography in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 6 × 1-hour tutorials, 26 × 2-hour online learning activities, 26 × 2-hour laboratory sessions. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Written assignment (30%), Online quizzes 4 (5% each; total 20%), Submission of practical reports (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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