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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09


BB30053 Professional training in Biochemistry 2

Credits: 30
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: PL 100%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take BB20016 and take BB20096

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Aims:
* To develop students' abilities to assimilate compilations of experimental data and to draw valid conclusions from them.
* To provide experience of the application of biochemistry.
* To provide a second placement experience, thereby building upon and extending the skills, techniques and knowledge gained in the second year.
* To promote understanding of the principles and practices of working in a professional environment. After taking this course the student should be able to:
* study a collection of biochemical observations, such as the Results Section of a publication or simply a series of related observations compiled specifically for the exercise, and assess their significance.
* undertake and report on a piece of work in an agreed programme.
* integrate into a commercial or academic environment.
Content:
Laboratory or other professional experience which is deemed suitable by the Department.