Biology: Cell Structure and Biochemistry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| VETSF002 | Veterinary Medicine and Science | 0 | 30 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- VETSF002
- School
- Veterinary Medicine and Science
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module considers:
- Cell Structure
- Biological molecules
- Enzymes
- Cellular respiration
- Cell membranes and transport
- Genetic control of protein structure and function
- Nuclear division
Target Students
Restricted to students registered for the BVMedSci Preliminary Year programme only
Classes
A mixture of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and self-directed study.
Assessment
- 40% Inclass Exam 1 (Online) (2-hour): MCQ style exam
- 40% Inclass Exam 2 (Written) (2-hour): Short answer exam
- 20% Inclass Exam (Practical) (1-hour-30-minute): Practical skills and write up assessment
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aims of the module are to provide students with:An introduction to Cell StructureAn introduction to biological moleculesA basic understanding of enzymesAn introduction to cellular respirationAn introduction to cell membranes and transportAn introduction to genetic control of protein structure and functionA basic understanding of nuclear divisionLearning Outcomes
a. Knowledge and Understanding. At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Cell ultrastructure in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, extending to organisational understanding of multicellular organisms.
- Biological molecules including structure and function of nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins with a detailed understanding of the mode of enzyme action.
- The properties and biological significance of water.
- DNA replication, nuclear division and techniques employed in gene manipulation and biotechnology.
- The process of cellular respiration.
b. Intellectual skills. At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to interpret images generated by the light and electron microscope.
- The ability to express an informed opinion within the area of genetic modification and gene technology.
c. Professional practical skills. At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
- Competent use of the light microscope.
- The ability to follow laboratory methods in simple quantitative and qualitative analyses of biological molecules.
d. Transferable (key) Skills. At the end of this module the student should be able to:
- Develop learning and study techniques which promote life-long learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate competence in a range of IT skills.
- Learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make decisions.
- Demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability.
- Understand and mitigate time and stress demands.
- Demonstrate numerical competence.