SCI06016 2020 Biomedical Science Laboratory Skills 1
This module aims to provide students with the skills and techniques required to work in a regulated biomedical laboratory, building on past knowledge/skills developed in earlier modules, and underpinning further study and practice in biomedical sciences.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Carry out laboratory work in a professional manner, and experimentally perform, communicate and interpret laboratory determinations relating a variety of chromatographic techniques to work environment microbial content.
Demonstrate proficiency in microscopy and illustrate the difference between plant and animal cells.
Conduct and describe/interpret an investigation using laboratory biosensor determinations.
Effectively discuss investigations in applied biomedical sciences.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Teaching and learning will be achieved via laboratory based practical course work, self-directed reading of the subject matter, laboratory report writing, discussion, research project and assessment.
Module Assessment Strategies
Assessment will be achieved through laboratory practical participation, report writing, research assignment and quiz (multiple choice questions/short answer questions).
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessment will be achieved through laboratory practical participation, report writing, research assignment and quiz (multiple choice questions/short answer questions).
Module Dependencies
Indicative Syllabus
Data Analysis, interpretation and presentation; Pipetting: micro and auto pipette; Introduction to the microscopy; Study of plant and animal cells by microscopy; Chromatographic analysis of solutions; Use of GRAM stain and microbial counting and microbial morphology; Quantitative test for amino acids and proteins.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Research assignment | Project | Assignment | 20 % | End of Term | 4 |
2 | Practical Evaluation | Practical | Written Report/Essay | 60 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
3 | Quiz | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 20 % | End of Term | 4 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Practical / Laboratory | Science Laboratory | Science Laboratory Skills | 24 | Once Per Module | 0.80 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self Study | 24 | Once Per Module | 0.80 |
Module Resources
Crowe, J. and Bradshaw, T. (2014); Chemistry for the Biosciences: The essential concepts. 3rd edition. Oxford University Press.
Masterton, W.L, Hurley, C.N. and Neth, E. (2012) Chemistry: Principles and Reactions. 7th edition. Cengage.
Lodish, H. (2012) Molecular Cell Biology. W. H. Freeman and Company
Voet, D. (2012) Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level. Wiley. Mader, S. S. (2010) Human Biology. 11th edition. McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 007337798
Harvey, R.A. and Champe, P.C. (2005) Biochemistry. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Boyer, R. (2006) Concepts in Biochemistry. Wiley.
Reece. J.B., Urry, L.A., Cain, M.L., Wasserman, S.A., Minorsky.,P.V. and Jackson, R.B. (2013) Campbell Biology. 10th edition. Benjamin Cummings. ISBN-10: 0321775651
Pubmed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
Science Direct: http://www.sciencedirect.com/