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 Data Handling for Physiologists
Code LIFE310
Coordinator Dr J Barclay
Cellular and Molecular Physiology
Barclayj@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
None 

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 13
This refers to timetabled lectures that introduce core concepts
  4
This refers to 4 one hour class tutorials
    10
This refers to 10 timetabled workshops
27
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 123
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  120  Semester 2  50  Yes    Written examination Notes (applying to all assessments) Coursework will be five separate written tasks, each of equal weighting  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  Approximately 2000 w  Semester 2  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Written problem solving tasks 

Aims

1. To enhance the key skills acquired in Levels 4 and 5, including both scientific and broader employability skills

 
2. To develop in students skills in experimental design, data analysis, data interpretation and data presentation and illustrate how these skills are applied to different areas of modern physiology
 
3. To develop in students the ability to apply, critically evaluate and interpret this knowledge and understanding, to solve complex problems in physiology

Learning Outcomes

To plan and design physiological experiments, and to test hypotheses

To apply appropriate statistical tests to analyse scientific data

To critically evaluate scientific evidence to support conclusions, and evaluate complex problems by applying appropriate knowledge and skills.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - This refers to timetabled lectures that introduce core concepts

Tutorial - This refers to 4 one hour class tutorials

Workshop - This refers to 10 timetabled workshops

Syllabus
1 

Experimental Design
 
Data Interpretation
 
Data Presentation
 
Data Analysis
 
Designing experiments using transgenic mice
 
Smooth muscle physiology: design and analysisSmooth mus
 
Designing DNA cloning strategies
 
Analysing protein-protein interaction data
 
Use of Mutants to Analyse Protein Function in Synaptic Transmission

 

 

The module comprises a series of lectures, tutorials and workshops on all aspects of experimental physiology. These range from generic skills applicable to most experimental science to specific approaches required for modern physiological research. The main emphasis in this module w ill be on developing a critical, analytical and numerical approach that should help in planning, executing, interpreting and presenting experiments. This will be achieved by first discussing the key issues involved (lectures) and then working through example problems in an interactive manner to prepare for the assignment tasks (workshops). Feedback tutorials focussing on each assignment task will reinforce understanding and should help students perform better in the end of module examination

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

Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, Raff M, Roberts K, Walter P (2014) Molecular Biology of the Cell. 6th edition. New York: Garland Science.

Students will also be directed to current relevant research articles.