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BB30091: Data interpretation in molecular & cell biology

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 2
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
To provide experience of the interpretation of molecular and cellular biological data.

Learning Outcomes:
After taking this course the student should be able to:
* explain and interpret information on biological phenomena, using quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (text or image) sources;
* deduce logical statements and reach sound conclusions from biological data;
* discuss the limits of interpretation and be capable of selecting suitable statistical tests.

Skills:
Learning & studying (T/F/A), Written communication (T/F/A), Numeracy & computation (T/F/A), Data handling & analysis (T/F/A), Problem solving (T/F/A), Working independently (T/F/A).

Content:
Using examples which illustrate different types of molecular and cellular biological information, the course covers the interpretation of biological data as presented in research publications. The examples are drawn from recent journal articles in the area of molecular and cellular biology.
Five separate topics are covered with one workshop and one assessed problem in each area.
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BB30091 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Biology & Biochemistry
  • USBB-AFB05 : BSc (hons) Molecular and Cellular Biology (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USBB-AKB08 : BSc (hons) Molecular and Cellular Biology with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.