BIOC06010 2019 HEALTH BIOCHEMISTRY 2

Explain key characteristics of enzymes and demonstrate knowledge of enzymes of importance to human health. Experimentally determine enzyme activity and some key properties. 

Detail and experimetally determine relevant characteristics of nucleic acids

Utilize scientific knowledge and demonstrate technical proficiency  to procedure, analyse, evaluate and explain specific experimental outcomes.

This module will be delivered full-time. This will include lectures, laboratory practicals, and tutorials augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment.   

This Module is 100% Continuos Assessment. 

4 X MCQs shall be conducted throughout the semester worth 30% in total. 

An Essay worth 20% relating to autoimmune disease

A paper based class room exam worth 20% 

Lab Reports worth 30%  

During the delivery of this module, self-learning is encouraged among students through the use of comprehensive on-line resources including voice-supported presentations, on-line notes, and formative assessments. Laboratory technique and report-writing ability are assessed as part of the practical work performed during the module. Regular summative tests are used to encourage engagement with the module, monitor progress and provide feedback.  This approach enables the student to take timely corrective action, in the event of failure to achieve the required standard, before the results significantly impact on the final grade.

Repeat Continuos Assessment 

1. Explain key characteristics of enzymes and demonstrate knowledge of enzymes of importance to human health. Experimentally determine enzyme activity and some key properties.

Lectures/Tutorials and Lab based experimentation 

2. Outline the characteristics of some important metabolic processes.

Lectures and Lab based experimentation 

3. Review the fundamental characteristics of body defence systems including antibodies and experimentally determine the presence of antigen using immunoassays.

Lectures/Tutorials and Lab based experimentation 

4. Detail and experimentally determine relevant characteristics of nucleic acids

Lectures and Lab based experimentation 

5. Utilise scientific knowledge and demonstrate technical proficiency to procedure, analyse, evaluate and explain specific experimental outcomes.

Lab Based Experimentation and Report Writing  

The nature, structure, function, and/or characteristics of enzymes, body defence systems, nucleic acids and metabolic processes including related laboratory analysis.