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On completion of this module students should be able to:1. Analyse biological systems at the molecular, cellular levels as well as organs and whole animals. 3. Use spectrophotometric and fluorescence techniques to analyse and quantify biomolecules. 4. Develop strategies for protein purification and analyse biomolecules by electrophoretic techniques. 5.Utilize radioisotope methods for examining biological systems. 6.Understand how electron microscopy, confocal microscopy, light and fluorescence spectroscopy can be used to study biological tissues. 7.Know how to use preparative and analytical centrifugation procedures. 8. Understand the basis for a range of clinical biochemistry tests. 8. Explain how gene silencing techniques are used to deplete proteins in cell and animal studies.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 23 |
Practical | 15 |
Specified Learning Activities | 8 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 66 |
Total | 112 |
It is recommended that students taking this module have successfully completed BIOC20050 or other modules with equivalent learning outcomes.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: written exam, 2 hr | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 70 |
Continuous Assessment: Practical reports and Practical test | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
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Name | Role |
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Dr Patrick Caffrey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jens Rauch | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Margaret Worrall | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Yan Yan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Niamh Duggan | Tutor |
Ms Manushak Hovsepyan | Tutor |
Saravjeet Singh | Tutor |