Biochemical Molecules and Processes (Lincoln)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDSF014 | Medical Education Centre | 0 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MEDSF014
- School
- Medical Education Centre
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Major biochemical molecules:
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Protein
Nucleic acids
Small molecules:
Water
Vitamins
Minerals
Biochemical processes:
Major human metabolic pathways
Metabolites
Enzyme structure, functions and kinetics
Biochemical molecules synthesis
Advisory statement:
The content in this module will focus on physical health issues from across the spectrum of human conditions. Each topic will be addressed sensitively and students will be signposted to support should they be distressed by any of the content that is covered. Each teaching session is clearly labelled so students will be aware of the subject matter before engaging with it
Target Students
Students of BMedSci/ BMBS with a foundation year (Nottingham A108; Lincoln A18L)
Assessment
- Viva Voce: Formative assessment Viva Voce at the end of Autumn semester
- 100% Viva Voce: Summative assessment Viva Voce after Easter break
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
1. To support the acquisition of knowledge on the basic concepts of biochemical matters and processes relating to health and diseases 2. To facilitate the uptake of practical skills for the investigation of biochemical pathways implicated in clinical medicineLearning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module, student should be able to::
Describe the role of biochemical molecules in human body functions
Describe the individual processes involved in major metabolic pathways implicated in the maintenance of normal human body physiological functions
Negotiate the interaction between metabolic pathways in a holistic manner with respect to human body functions
Principles behind and application of common biochemical laboratory procedures in clinical medicine
Apply knowledge acquired in this module in an integrative manner for the investigation of physiological and pathological conditions
Intellectual Skills
At the end of the module the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a clear, structured manner
become proficient in critical thinking
effectively evaluate and analyse information
synthesise solutions for problem solving
Professional Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
The ability to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and basic analysis of data
Proficiency in the use of search engines for information collection and selection from public domains
beware of and comply to safety procedures, ethical and legislative implications in a laboratory or clinical learning environment
The correct use of laboratory equipment to perform relevant experimental techniques
The ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical investigations
Sound oral presentation skills
Transferable (key) Skills
At the end of the module the student should be able to:
develop effective learning style and study skills
b. aware of the implications of academic misconduct and uphold academic integrity
c. effectively organise own and group work
d. communicate effectively with peer and teaching staff during learning processes
e. evaluation skills and critical analysis
f. adopt various methods to problem solve