Module manager: Professor Frank Sobott
Email: f.sobott@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
| BIOC1303 | Introductory Biochemistry: Problem Solving and Data Handling |
| BIOC2303 | Intermediate Biochemistry: Skills |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The aim of the module is to develop and reinforce a range of scientific skills expected in high-quality Biochemistry graduates.
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Engage confidently with the published scientific literature;
2. Extract and summarise the key points of a scientific paper;
3. Critically analyse the quality of published research;
4. Be aware of issues associated with conducting scientific research;
5. Be aware of modern laboratory techniques associated with their subject, the nature of the data they produce, and how they are presented;
6. Work with numerical scientific data and interpret their biological meaning.
Students will participate in group exercises: a series of general themes of topical importance to their degree programme will be considered. Students will attend seminars given by both academic staff and guest lecturers, which will address recent developments in biochemistry.
Students should develop problem-solving skills and will also participate in careers workshops and sessions to improve their interview/self-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 | ||
Students should note that the following information is for guidance only. The actual time required for the various elements will vary between students.
- 3 hours of self-study per tutorial (60 hours)
- 70 hours - coursework preparation
- 50 hours - examination and preparation.
- Student attendance at tutorials will be monitored in line with standard faculty practice.
- Completion of coursework.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Self-directed learning Projects: Two 3 week mini projects. | 40 |
| Written Work | Attendance at Faculty research seminars - A seminar notebook must be kept. This will be checked at the end of S1 and S2. Students must attend a minimum of 8 seminars each semester (2.5% per semester) | 5 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 45 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 3.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 55 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 55 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 19/08/2025
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