Courses & Units
Introduction to Analytical and Cell Culture Techniques CSA742
Introduction
This unit will provide basic training to obtain fundamental analytical and cell culture skills in the field of pharmaceutical and biomedical science. The purpose of this unit is to introduce the basic laboratory skills that researchers utilise on a daily basis.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Analytical and Cell Culture Techniques |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA742 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Doctor Mohammed Sedeeq |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
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 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate working principles and applications of commonly used analytical techniques
- Conduct aseptic cell culture techniques
- Demonstrate cell culture skills including harvesting, counting, and subculturing of cell lines
- Critically evaluate the advantages, limitations and other specific information that can be gained from analytical and cell culture techniques
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 030399 | $2,237.00 | $2,237.00 | not applicable | $6,170.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Co-requisites
CSA741Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online class: 120 min, (7 times/semester), Science Laboratory: 180min, (10 times/semester), Independent learning: 120min, Semester (13 times) |
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| Assessment | Module-associated online quizzes|Submission of practical report (10%)|Multiple choice question online quizzes (20%)|Practical-based written Exam (30%)|In class tests (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
No specific textbooks or reading lists are required for this unit as self-directed searches for information are required and strongly encouraged in this unit. Links to specific information relevant to laboratory sessions or theoretical background will be distributed via the lecture material or MyLO. |
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| Recommended | Recommended readings/video material will be available via the laboratory worksheets and MyLO. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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