Basic Laboratory Techniques
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS4137 | Biosciences | 4 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- BIOS4137
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module will provide practical experience in basis laboratory techniques including microbiological methods (media preparation, sterile technique, growth measurement etc), basic biochemical methods (buffer preparation and centrifugation) and molecular biological techniques (preparation and analysis of DNA). Practical work will be supported by lectures to provide an undestanding of the basis of the techniques, the limitations of the methods and the appropriate methods of analysis.
Target Students
MSc Biotechnology
Classes
- One 2-hour tutorial each week for 3 weeks
- One 6-hour practicum each week for 8 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture
Assessment
- 60% Coursework 1: Presentation
- 40% Coursework 2: Practical Report
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The principle aim of this module is to provide a basis of understanding for commonly used research methods in the biomolecular sciences. To provide practical experience and to allow students to begin to appreciate the limitations of the techniques used. To underpin practical work with the thereotical basis of the techniques. To provide a foundation for the Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology and the Genetic Analysis and Bioinformatics modules and will provide a basis for good experimental design when undertaking the research project in the summer semester.Learning Outcomes
1. Practical experience in bio molecular techniques
2. Understanding of hazards and safety concerns
3. Proficiency in basic microbiological and molecular biological methods
4. Understanding analytical techniques and limitations
5. Confidence in choosing and applying appropriate methods for data analysis
6. Using online resources for bioinformatics analyses
7. Communicating research findings and interpretation by report writing, poster and oral presentation
Understanding of hazards and safety concerns
Proficiency in basis microbiological and molecular biological methods
Understanding analytical techniques and limitations
Confidence in choosing and applying appropriate methods for data analysis
Using online resources for bioinformatic analyses
Communicating research findings and interpretation by report writing, poster and oral presentation
Conveners
- Dr Loo Shu San