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Archived Version 2016 - 2017
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Description This module is designed to further develop the students' expertise and understanding in certain essential basic biochemical assay techniques. It will develop their ability to answer scientific questions practically, write laboratory reports and to critically evaluate their results. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the basic principles for assaying proteins, glucose, and lipids in biological samples. 2. Prepare a range of buffers and understand the principles of buffering capacity and pKa. 3. Comprehend the importance of standards/controls in biochemical analysis. 4. Construct standard curves and estimate the concentrations of typical analytes in biological samples. 5. Perform an assay of an enzyme’s catalytic activity and calculate the rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction. 6. Act in accordance with safe laboratory practice in terms of conduct, attire, risk minimization and appropriate disposal of wastes. 7. Calculate and interpret analytical results and clearly distinguish between precision and accuracy. 8. Generate concise and objective scientific reports. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Other Resources 22766, Hardcopy, Philip Cummins, 0, Practical Biochemistry Manual, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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