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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description The purpose of this module is to allow students to start to develop skills in the process of scientific investigation and development of creative and critical reasoning skills, to develop practical skills in the study of biology, and to develop basic skills in laboratory technique and in the recording and analysis of data. The practicals will also demonstrate the application of biological principles discussed in BE101 and BE102 and help the students to develop insights into the links between theory and practice. Delivery for the 20/21 academic year will be a hybrid approach of hands on laboratory work and provided material. In the event that access to labs is not possible or that some students cannot attend for health or other reasons a digital version of each lab will be available to enable students address the LO's and complete the required reports. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Know how to prepare/prepare simple specimens for microscopy 2. Know how to set up and use/use a microscope to interpret microscopic structures 3. Know how to use/use a variety of methods to detect and quantify biological molecules 4. Know how to prepare/prepare different buffer solutions; define buffering capacity and pKa 5. Know how to culture/culture microorganisms and quantify their growth 6. Write up a biological laboratory report in a concise and effective manner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities SEMESTER IPractical 1Cellular microscopyPractical 2Introduction to Spectroscopy and Spectroscopy analysis -- IPractical 3Introduction to Spectroscopy and Spectroscopy analysis -II / EnzymesPractical 4Analysis of Carbohydrates, lipids and proteinsPractical 5Biotech applications and spectroscopic properties of nucleic acidsPractical 6TutorialPractical 12Laboratory examSEMESTER IIPractical 1Introduction to microorganisms and microbial stainingPractical 2Enumeration of microorganismsPractical 3Effects of physical agents and environmental conditions on microbial growthPractical 4Effects of disinfectants and antibiotics on microbial growth, microbial transfer by hand contactPractical 5Buffers in biochemistryPractical 6TutorialPractical 12Practical exam | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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