Module Information
Module Identifier
BR15810
Module Title
Biological Molecules
Academic Year
2017/2018
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 x 1 Hour Lectures |
| Practical | 2 x 4 Hour Practicals |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Online test - calculations based on practical results. | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Multiple Choice examination. | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Undertake measurements and calculations relating amount to molarity.
2. Explain the chemical structure and properties of the major classes of biomolecules.
Brief description
This module will introduce students to the concepts of elements, atoms, bonding and molarity. These will be exemplified through an in-depth study of sugars, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Content
The module is primarily delivered through lectures, with one practical class.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | During the practical class assessment students will need to perform calculations to solve problems. |
| Communication | |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | |
| Information Technology | Students will be assessed through an online test. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | |
| Problem solving | During the practical class assessment students will need to perform calculations to solve problems. |
| Research skills | Promoted with directed reading and suggestions for self-directed study. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Students will be able to perform simple chemical calculations, and will acquire core subject-specific knowledge. |
| Team work | Students will work in pairs during the practical class. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4