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| Programme | SoLS - Life Sciences Modules Database (Level 2) C703 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry (Part 1 - Compulsory) C741 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (Part 1 - Compulsory) C742 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (Part 1 - Compulsory) C700 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry (Part 1 - Compulsory) |
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| Module Code | LIFE2082 |
| Credits | 20 |
evel: Level 2
Target Students: Available to all students registered for Single Honours degrees in Biochemistry (C700, C703).
Taught Semesters:
| Semester | Assessment |
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| Full Year | Assessed by end of Spring Semester |
Prerequisites:
| Mnem | Title |
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| C71BYS | Core Skills in Biochemistry |
Corequisites: None.
Summary of Content: The module will have 4 main strands of activity to equip students with skills for their study now, and transferable skills for future employability. Where possible, reinforcement and/or extension of material from other core modules will be possible. Four principle elements to the module are: i) A dissertation to enhance scientific thinking and writing ii) Public understanding of science iii) Calculations and statistics iv) Research design Module Web Links:
Method and Frequency of Class:
| Activity | Number Of Weeks | Number of sessions | Duration of a session |
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| Lecture | 6 weeks | 1 per week | 1 hour |
| Workshop | 7 weeks | 1 per week | 2 hours |
| Tutorial | 12 weeks | 1 per week | 1 hour |
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
Further Activity Details:
Activities include lectures, workshops and tutorials. Please refer to the module timetable online for up to date information on contact hours.
Method of Assessment:
| Assessment Type | Weight | Requirements |
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| Exam 1 | 10 | 2 hour Exam on Calculations and Statistics |
| Coursework 1 | 10 | 300 word Abstract |
| Coursework 2 | 10 | Identifying key references |
| Coursework 3 | 15 | Public Communication of Science |
| Coursework 4 | 25 | Planning a Research Question |
| Coursework 5 | 30 | 2,500 word Dissertation |
Convenor:
Dr I Kerr
Dr A Hume
Education Aims: The aim of the module is to further develop students' skills of: - processing and critically analysing quantitative and qualitative data; - interpretation, scientific reasoning and experimental design; - communication by writing and visual data presentation.
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Students will understand how to use basic statistical techniques to analyse biochemical data |
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Studnets will understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems or questions |
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Students will understand to identify the relationship between Biochemistry and other disciplines including the importance of Biochemistry in human health and disease and its relevance to medicine and biotechnology |
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Students will be able to consider and discuss ethical issues and the impact of advances in biochemistry on society |
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Students will have the ability to understand the importance of academic and research integrity |
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Students will be able to analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically from a variety of sources |
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Students will be able to consider issues from a number of perspectives and values and arrive at a considered critical judgement stating assumptions and limitations |
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Students will have the ability to receive and respond to a variety of sources of information: textual, numerical, verbal, graphical |
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Students will be able to determine the validity and rigour of statistical outcomes |
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Students will have the ability to develop the skills necessary for independent lifelong learning (for example working independently, time management, organisational, enterprise and knowledge transfer skills) |
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Students will be able to develop an adaptable, flexible and effective approach to study and work |
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Students will have the ability to identify individual and collective goals and responsibilities and perform in a manner appropriate to these roles |
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Students will be able to recognise and respect the views and opinions of other team members |
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students will be able to to evaluate their own performance as an individual and a team member |
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Studnets will be able to evaluate the performance of others |
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