Introductory description

Tutorial programme:
To provide academic support for the principle core module LF104 and BS129 via problem based learning small group teaching.
To introduce and develop fundamental study skills.
To identify and support individual pastoral care needs and introduce the referral pathway.

Laboratories:
To develop confidence in fundamental laboratory skills and techniques, be able to follow protocols for handling/setting up equipment, generate good quality data, identify and apply appropriate data presentation, interpretation and analysis.

Module web page

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

1. A series of experiments in biochemistry, molecular biology, bacterial and eukaryotic genetics and physiology.
2. A program of tutorials providing guidance and support for development of scientific writing, speaking, researching and problem-solving skills in the context of subject matter drawn from the core lecture modules LF104 and BS129
3. An extended essay on a biological topic

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Research given topics in the primary literature and consolidate relevant information to present a well-structured scientific essay.
• Understand and evidence by key concepts fundamental to the core modules LF104 and BS129
• Research given topics using lecture content and primary literature to develop and deliver a short oral presentations. The imagery, content accuracy and the delivery style will be appropriate to the topic and audience.
• Understand key concepts fundamental to the core modules LF104 and BS129
• Show development in their critical analytical skills
• Understand the scientific process to perform a hypothesis driven simple experiments, with due regard to appropriate accuracy and detail.
• Develop their scientific writing style and understanding of the need for accuracy in the generation of data, its presentation and analysis with the aim of producing a well-structured scientific report

Indicative reading list

Recent/current editions of

Berg, Tymoczko and Stryer. Biochemistry

Lodish et al Molecular Biology of the Cell

Brock, Biology of Microorganisms

Subject specific skills

research given topics in the primary literature and consolidate relevant information to present a well-structured scientific essay.

research given topics using lecture content and primary literature to develop and deliver a short oral presentations. The imagery, content accuracy and the delivery style will be appropriate to the topic and audience.

understand key concepts fundamental to the core modules LF104 and BS129

show development in their critical analytical skills

LABORATORIES

understand and evidence by key concepts fundamental to the core modules LF104 and BS129

understand the scientific process to perform a hypothesis driven simple experiments, with due regard to appropriate accuracy and detail.

develop their scientific writing style and understanding of the need for accuracy in the generation of data, its presentation and analysis with the aim of producing a well-structured scientific report

Transferable skills

Adult learning, self directed learning, team based learning, presentation skills, report production, quantitative skills