Module manager: Dr David Brockwell
Email: D.J.Brockwell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Normal U/G entry requirements
| BIOC1301 | Introductory Integrated Biochemistry: the Molecules and Proc |
| BIOC1302 | Introductory Biochemistry: Practical Skills |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This tutorial-based module is designed to increase your ability and confidence in handling and evaluating quantitative data, to reinforce your knowledge about the subject and foster skills in communicating and presenting information.
At the end of the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an appreciation of the approaches used to study biochemical processes;
2. Understand the use of a range of biochemical laboratory equipment and practical techniques and the data generated;
3. Feel confident in the handling of numerical data and simple mathematical transformations thereof.
Managing Knowledge - Sourcing / selecting / interpreting data; Data evaluation / problem solving.
Technical Competence - Experimental design; Accuracy; Analysing data; IT skills.
Managing Self - Planning; Time management.
Managing Interrelationships - Teamwork; Decision taking; Learning from others; Sharing; Receiving critique.
Presentation Skills - Written reports; computer-mediated communication, electronic submission of reports
The course will consist of 20 small group tutorials to develop the students' ability to (i) handle, transform and interpret numerical data, and (ii) interpret experimental results in order to solve biochemical problems.
Each tutorial will be centred around a biochemical problem based on a topic covered in BIOC1301 or BIOC1302. Through the series of tutorials, students will gain confidence in handling numbers and the use of common graphing software and enhance their teamwork and presentation skills.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Private study hours | 180 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
20 x 5 hours preparation for tutorials
30 hours on-line practice and learning
50 hours prep for exams
Continuous in tutorials.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | 8 x Data handling problems; These include 5 tutor marked (each worth 5%); and 3 on-line tests (each worth 5%) | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs Mins | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 10/02/2021
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