Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
BB20014 Directed studies 2 |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take BB20013 |
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Aims: To give each student experience in the study of biological information and in its written and verbal presentation.
To introduce protein and nucleotide databases and their use. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * make appropriate use of many forms of biological publication * carry out detailed searches for information using suitable tools and databases * write and word-process a substantial in depth essay on a biological topic, with appropriately listed references to published literature. * use database search tools to explore nucleotide and protein data for relevant information. Skills: Learning & studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Oral communication T/F/A, Information technology T/F/A, Numeracy & computation T/F/A, Problem solving T/F/A, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Interpersonal & team working skills T/F, Working independently T/F, Career preparation T/F/A. Content: The course consists of a series of small group sessions with a lecturer and about 6-8 students. There will also be bioinformatics workshops. |