Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take BB20013 |
| Description:
| Aims: To prepare students for independent laboratory work in a work placement or final year project situation. To introduce protein and nucleotide databases and their use. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * Perform typical laboratory calculations; * Describe the process and requirements of keeping a laboratory notebook; * Dissect a published paper and explain the basic techniques used; * Outline the ethical framework within which research scientist function; * Carry out basic laboratory manipulations to a high standard; * Use database search tools to explore nucleotide and protein data for relevant information. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Numeracy & computation T/F/A, Laboratory skills T/F, Information technology T/F, Problem solving T/F, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F. Content: The course consists of a series of small group sessions with a lecturer and about 4-5 students. |
| Programme availability: |
BB20014 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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