A. Communication Skills in Biosciences: Essay writing, oral presentations, laboratory reports, the scientific literature and literature reviews. Working in groups.
B. Techniques in Biomolecular Science: Electrophoresis, Immunoblotting, Protein Determination, Activity Assays, Purification.
C. Computing for Biologists: Bioinformatics, phylogenetic trees, database searches for protein/DNA sequences.
D. Mini-project – introduction to research skills: Students will work in groups of eight to undertake directed experimental work (Group Project) before extending the project further through self-directed experiments working as a pair (Mini Project).
E. Careers: The programme will be delivered by the Careers Advisory Service and will review the types of careers available for bioscience students. The sessions will incorporate personal skills, careers for bioscience graduates, records of achievement, curriculum vitae preparation, vacation work, postgraduate study, interview skills and action planning.
Private Study: 90
Contact Hours: 60
Total: 150
• Essay Analysis (Group assignment) – 15%
• Presentation (5 min individual contribution to 20 min group presentation) – 25%
• Mini-project Report (2,500 words) – 55%
• Bioinformatics Assignment – 5%
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1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of general techniques in spectroscopy, chromatography, electrophoresis and immunochemistry;
2. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to use DNA databases and phylogenetic trees;
3. Plan and execute experimental work using a range of experimental techniques;
4. Report experimental work both orally and written.
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