2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BIOL2305 Integrated Skills for Biosciences 2
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Dr Takashi Ochi
Email: T.Ochi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is mutually exclusive with
| BIOL2301 | Intermediate Skills for Biological Sciences |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To provide additional training in data collection, experimental techniques relevant to the multi-disciplinary arena of the biological sciences, the analysis of numerical data, problem solving, teamwork and presentation skills.Learning outcomes
At the end of the module students will be able to use an extended range of laboratory equipment and practical techniques current to biochemistry and molecular & cellular biology, and be proficient in the design of simple controlled experiments and in the recording, analysis and interpretation of a variety of experimental data.
They will also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the approaches used to study biochemical and molecular processes, and be proficient in the handling of numerical data and simple mathematical transformations thereof that are commensurate with Level 2.
Skills outcomes
- Managing knowledge; data evaluation and problem solving, sourcing, selecting & interpreting data
- Technical competence; laboratory techniques, experimental design, and analysing data, accuracy and IT skills
- Managing self; planning, time management
- Managing relationships; teamwork, decision taking, learning from others; sharing; receiving critique
- Presentation skills; lab reports, written answers, oral presentations.
Syllabus
Students will undertake a range of experiments using biochemical molecular and cellular techniques including spectrophotometry, light microscopy, electrophoresis, bioinformatics, protein assays & aseptic technique. Through these experiments they will further develop their technical competence, as well as their ability to record results, interpret a wider variety of data types and form conclusions that do not exceed reasonable interpretation of the data.
Students will also participate in tutorials to further develop their ability to
(i) handle, transform and interpret numerical data
(ii) interpret experimental results in order to solve biochemical problems
(iii) draw on material from lectures and the primary literature to generate critical reviews of current topics in the area of cell and molecular biology
(iv) develop hypotheses and appropriate experimental strategies to test hypotheses.
The tutorials will consist largely of small group teaching. Practical and tutorial attendance and the completion of all work are compulsory.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Practical | 7 | 5.00 | 35.00 |
| Tutorial | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
| Private study hours | 156.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 44.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparation for lab: 25 hours- Preparation for tutorials: 45 hours
- Preparation for assessed coursework: 86 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Semester 1 tutorials.- Semester 2: Core practical cell biology and chemistry classes to ensure sufficient training in cell biology/chemistry.
- Assessments to monitor progress.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical Report | 1 x practical report | 75.00 |
| Tutorial Performance | 1 x Tutorial assignment. Submitted online. | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Students should note that there will be NO RESIT OPPORTUNITY for this module during the August resit period, owing to the continuous nature of the assessment. Any student who fails this module will be unable to progress into Year 3, and will be required to repeat the module as an internal candidate the following year, repeating all classes and assignments, for a maximum mark of 40% (in line with other university resits).
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