LF122-0 Chemistry for Biological Sciences
Introductory description
An understanding of key principles in Chemistry that are relevant to undergraduate studies in biological disciplines.
Students should achieve a good understanding of (i) organic chemistry as applicable to biological systems, (ii) physical methods used in structure determination for biological molecules, (iii) the fundamentals of physical chemistry important to understanding cell function.
Module aims
To give to students without a post-16 qualification in chemistry the basic knowledge necessary to underpin a molecular and cell biology-orientated Biological Sciences degree.
To extend specific areas of Biochemistry, focusing on topics of biological relevance.
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.
Periodic Table; atomic structure; bonding; isomerism; amounts and measurement; acids and bases; organic chemistry; macromolecules; enzymes and energy
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- An understanding of key principles in Chemistry that are relevant to undergraduate studies in biological disciplines
Indicative reading list
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Subject specific skills
have a good understanding of organic chemistry as applicable to biological systems.
appreciate the physical methods used in structure determination for biological molecules.
understand the fundamentals of physical chemistry important to understanding cell function.
Transferable skills
Self directed learning, group learning, adult learning, quantitative skills
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%) |
| Seminars | 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%) |
| Practical classes | (0%) |
| Private study | 127 hours (85%) |
| Assessment | 3 hours (2%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Self-directed learning
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group B1
| Study time | Eligible for self-certification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class open-book examination | 1 hour 30 minutes | No | |
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In-person locally-timetabled in-class open-book examination. Calculator permitted. |
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| Closed-book end-of-year examination | 1 hour 30 minutes | No | |
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In-person locally-timetabled closed-book end-of-year examination Calculator permitted. |
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Assessment group R1
| Study time | Eligible for self-certification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed-book end-of-year examination | No | ||
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In-person locally-timetabled closed-book examination. |
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Feedback on assessment
General feedback on Moodle
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 1 of UBSA-3 Undergraduate Biological Sciences
- Year 1 of ULFA-C1A1 Undergraduate Biological Sciences (MBio)
- Year 1 of ULFA-C113 Undergraduate Biological Sciences (with Placement Year)
- Year 1 of ULFA-C1A5 Undergraduate Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement (MBio)
- Year 1 of UBSA-C1B9 Undergraduate Biomedical Science
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ULFA-C1A3 Undergraduate Biomedical Science (MBio)
- Year 1 of C1A3 Biomedical Science
- Year 1 of C1B9 Biomedical Science
- Year 1 of ULFA-CB18 Undergraduate Biomedical Science with Placement Year
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of ULFA-C1A7 Undergraduate Biomedical Science with Industrial Placement (MBio)
- Year 1 of ULFA-B142 Undergraduate Neuroscience (MBio)
- Year 1 of ULFA-B143 Undergraduate Neuroscience (with Industrial Placement) (MBio)
- Year 1 of ULFA-B141 Undergraduate Neuroscience (with Placement Year) (BSc)
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 1 of ULFA-B140 Undergraduate Neuroscience (BSc)