• Semester 2 (Day)

Synopsis

This  unit  introduces  students  to  the  theory  and  practice   of
laboratory and field technologies relevant to biological disciplines.
Initially  the  course  will  provide  instruction  in  the  use   of
laboratory  instrumentation and methods of collecting, analysing  and
reporting  scientific  information. Students  will  then  be  set  an
investigative  task  and be required to resolve  problems  using  the
available analytical techniques. Instruction will include practice in
technical  report  writing  as well as exposure  to  relevant  safety
issues.