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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2004 - 2005
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Module Title |
Practical Biology
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Module Code |
BE151
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To introduce students to the practical study of biology, and to develop basic skills in laboratory technique and in the recording and analysis of experiments.
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Learning Outcomes
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At the end of the course the student should be able to:
7 Handle a microscope, prepare simple specimens for microscopy and interpret microscopic structures;
7 Culture microorganisms and quantify their growth;
. Be able to link relevant theory to practise.
7 Use a variety of methods to separate and quantify biological molecules;
7 Write up a biological laboratory report in a concise and effective manner;
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
72
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
3
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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SEMESTER I
Practical 1: Safety in the laboratory
Practical 2: Cellular microscopy
Practical 3: Unicell and plants
Practical 4: Mitosis and meiosis
Practical 5: Introduction to Spectroscopy and Spectroscopy analysis -- I
Practical 6: Introduction to Spectroscopy and Spectroscopy analysis -II
Practical 7: Analysis of Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins -I
Practical 8: Analysis of Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins -II
Practical 9: Assay of Enzyme Activity -I
Practical 10: Assay of Enzyme Activity -II
Practical 11: Determination of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in fruit and vegetables
Practical 12: Laboratory exam
SEMESTER II
Practical 2: Introduction to micro-organisms
Practical 3: Microbial staining
Practical 4: Microbial culture
Practical 5: Media preparation and microbial growth
Practical 6: Emuneration of micro-organisms
Practical 7: The effects of physical and chemical agents on microbes
Practical 8: Manufacture of yoghurt and cheese
Practical 9: DNA molecules, genes and the genetic code
Practical 10: Human genome project I
Practical 11: Human genome project II
Practical 12: Practical exam
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Supplementary:
7 Biological Science (3rd edition or later). Keaton (W.W. Norton)
7 Theory & practice in experimental bacteriology. Meynell G.G. & Meynell E. (1970)
7 Manual of Methods for General Bacteriology. American Society of Microbiology (1981)
7 Microbiology. Pelczar Reid & Chan. (McGraw-Hill) (1977)
7 Microbiology, an Introduction. Tortura, Funk & Case.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc. |
| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
| BT | BSc in Biotechnology |
| CES | BSc Common Entry into Science |
| ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
| GCB | BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology |
| SCI | BSc Science International |
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