Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title BIOCHEMICAL METHODS
Code LIFE122
Coordinator Dr MC Wilkinson
Biochemistry
Mwilk@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
LIFE101; LIFE103; LIFE105; LIFE107; LIFE109 LIFE101, LIFE103, LIFE105, LIFE107, LIFE109  

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 5

     30

   6

 41
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 34
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  3 hr  2  50  No  As University policy   Assessment 1 
Coursework  3hr  2  30  No  As University policy  Assessment 2 
Coursework  Completion of record  2  20  No  As University policy   Assessment 3 Notes (applying to all assessments) MCQ test and data handling test in final session Assessment 1 will be MCQ and data handling tests. Coursework completed outside the practical sessions Assessment 3. Pre-and post-class tests will be available on-line (via VITAL)(completion of laboratory tasks to a satisfactory standard) Assessment 2 will require students to record laboratory experiments and observations in the Module Manual  

Aims

This module aims to:

  1. Introduce students to a range of practical skills and analytical techniques that are applicable to many fields of modern biology;
  2. Explain to students the importance of working safely in the laboratory in accord with Health and Safety protocols and good working practices;
  3. Train students how to observe and record experiments, and how to present and analyse data;
  4. Develop experimental skills that will be used in subsequent practicals and project work;
  5. Demonstrate the relevance of experimental skills across all biological disciplines and the essential relationship between quantitative skills and key skills;
  6. Develop knowledge and understanding in biochemistry, biotechnology and biomedicine, and ability to apply, evaluate and interpret this knowledge to solve problems.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

  1. Record, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, and record procedures and protocols;
  2. Plan and execute a series of experiments;
  3. Use laboratory equipment correctly and safely to generate data;
  4. Demonstrate team-working and individual skills and manage time effectively;
  5. Identify, formulate and test hypotheses in relation to laboratory based experimental design;
  6. Demonstrate good laboratory practice in relation to Health and Safety in the laboratory and good working practices.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -

Laboratory Work -

Other -


Syllabus
1  1

Practical 1 Nutritional Chemistry UV/visible spectroscopy and spectrophotometry. Determination of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

Practical 2 Clinical Biochemistry Estimation of alcohol in blood. Plasma paracetamol.

Practical 3 Studying enzymes Assaying proteases of the digestive system. Clinical enzymology.

Practical 4Introduction to Separation Methods I. Chromatography. Ion exchange chromatography. Gel filtration chromatography

Practical 5Introduction to Separation Methods II. Electrophoresis Analysis of serum proteins, nucleic acid electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE.

Prac tical 6 Assessment.


Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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