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2005/06 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

BIOL1101 Bioscience I

20 creditsClass Size: 999

Module manager: Mitch Fry
Email: m.fry@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2005/06

Pre-requisite qualifications

Equivalent of three 'A' levels, minimum of two in science subjects

Co-requisites

BIOL1102, BIOL1103, BIOL1204

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To provide a broad and basic foundation in Biological Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology, concomitant with a Bioscience programme. Emphasis is on the integration and links between subject areas. Technological aspects will be emphasised. Practical skills will be developed. On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1) discuss the basic structure and function of cells;
2) discuss the basic structure and function of macromolecules:
3) appreciate the chemical principles underlying organic and physical reactions;
4) discuss the arrangement, expression and structure of genetic material;
5) discuss aspects of protein structure and function;
6) appreciate concepts of metabolic pathways and discuss aspects of carbohydrate metabolism;
7) appreciate aspects of energy metabolism and control of the cells energy status
8) appreciate aspects of intra- and inter-cell communication
9) undertake accurate and safe laboratory procedures
10) undertake basic data collection, analysis and presentation
11) access and use basic IT resources of the University

Skills outcomes
Note taking, time management, team working, recording and analysing data, information retrieval, problem solving, critical and analytical thinking.Note taking, time management, team working, recording and analysing data, information retrieval, problem solving, critical and analytical thinking.

Syllabus

Bioscience 1 provides a broad and basic foundation in Biological Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology. Starting with the cell as the entity of life, material will cover basic cell types and structure, cell membranes, cell division, communication across the cell membrane and cell-cell association. Considering intracellular processes, topics covered will include the structure and organisation of genetic material, macromolecular structures including proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, enzyme function and kinetics, and concepts of cellular metabolism including carbohydrate metabolism and energy generation. Principles of Chemistry relevant to an understanding of structure, function and physical processes in the cell will be developed in context. Technological aspects of research & development in the biosciences will be highlighted. Basic laboratory skills in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will be developed through subject-integrated laboratory sessions. Skills acquisition is embedded in the course and further developed through a tutorial system.
Bioscience 1 is part of an integrated suite of modules that emphasises the links and continuity of the biosciences. The module also demonstrates that the study of basic biology produces products and applications that benefit human societies and that the potential for exploitation of such discoveries is often not predictable. The links between discovery, invention and exploitation will be emphasised.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 40 x 1 hour;

Tutorials: 6 x 1 hour;

Laboratory sessions: 8 x 3 hour.

Private study

1.5 hours per lecture: 60 hours;
1.5 hours of laboratory exercises per session: 12 hours;
Tutorial preparation: 4 hours;
Laboratory write-ups: 6 hours;
MCQ assessments: 3 hours;
Directed reading: 47 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Laboratory assessments (practical write-up): 2 x 3 hours;
Laboratory attendance: 8 x 3 hours;
Tutorials attendance: 4 x 1 hour;
Personal tutor meeting x 2;
Formative mcq testing: 0.5 hours;
Summative mcq testing: 1 hr (as well as one summative mcq - 1.5 hr - at end of module).

Methods of assessment

100% coursework:
Summative mcq tests x 2 (1 + 1.5 hours): 60%;
Laboratory assessments (2 x 5 hours): 30%;
Tutorial and course attendance: 10%.

No end of semester examination; resit examination available in January.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 03/08/2006

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