Biochemical Processes (Lincoln)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDSF006 | Medical Education Centre | 0 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MEDSF006
- School
- Medical Education Centre
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
• Enzyme structure
• Enzyme function
• Enzyme control
• DNA replication
• Protein synthesis
• Cellular respiration
Target Students
Students on the Foundation Year of Medicine based in Lincoln.
Classes
Spring Semester (total 100 hours): Delivery will be via a blended mix of taught classes, completion of workbooks, e-learning and self-directed learning totalling 100 hours in this semester (contact time 27 hours).
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Lab Report
- 60% Exam 1 (1-hour): 60 min ExamSys exam MCQ & SAQ
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide the student with sufficient understanding of biochemical processes and the way in which they are used at a cellular and organismal level to maintain body function. To underpin further study of biochemistry during the study of medicine.Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
a. Structure, function and control of enzymes
b. The role of enzymes and other molecules in a range of cellular biochemical processes, such as DNA replication, protein synthesis and energy production
2. Intellectual Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
a. The ability to assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a clear, structured manner
3. Professional Practice Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
a. The ability to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and basic analysis of data
b. The ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical investigations
4. Transferable (key) Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
a. Develop learning and study techniques which promote life-long learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning
b. Take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
c. Demonstrate competence in a range of IT skills
d. Learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make decisions
e. Demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
f. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability.
Conveners
- Sara Smith
- Prof Alistair Warren