BSA1002 : Practical Skills in Cell Biology for Study Abroad
BSA1002 : Practical Skills in Cell Biology for Study Abroad
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Harley Stevenson-Cocks
- Practical Supervisor: Dr Alison Howard, Dr Lindi Chen, Professor Robert Hirt, Dr Michele Sweeney, Dr Beth Lawry
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
ECTS Credits: | 3.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Code | Title |
---|---|
CMB1004 | Cell Biology |
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module introduces students to practical skills essential to students studying cell biology. Students use light microscopes to observe cells, carry out experiments to study the process of osmosis and use computer aided learning packages to explore the mechanisms of nervous impulses and muscle contraction.
The module will also highlight the importance of laboratory health and safety.
Outline Of Syllabus
The Cell Biology practical skills module consists of laboratory-based practicals on the following topics: microscopic observation of unicelular eukaryotes; osmosis, pH and buffers, action potentials and muscle funtion.
The module is offered ONLY to Study abroad students. Students on other programmes in the School
of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences may take the same practical classes as part of CMB1011.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
1. Explain the underlying principles of a number of essential practical techniques used to investigate cell biology.
2. Describe health and safety precautions which need to be taken when working in cell biology laboratories.
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
1. Carry out a number of essential practical techniques used to investigate cell biology.
2. Work safely in cell biology laboratories (legal awareness).
3. Record and analyse biological data from experiments in cell biology (critical thinking, data synthesis & numeracy)
4. Carry out scientific calculations relevant to cell biology practical work(data synthesis & numeracy, problem solving)
5. Use computer aided learning packages to explore concepts in cell biology practical work.
(use of computer application)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Online assessment |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | In person - Practicals 3x3h |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 37:00 | 37:00 | |
Total | 50:00 |
Jointly Taught With
Code | Title |
---|---|
CMB1011 | Professional and Practical Skills for Bioscientists |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Practical classes will provide experience of laboratory work; information presented in practicals will include knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of essential practical techniques and laboratory health and safety. Students will gain hands-on experience of a range of practical techniques and safe laboratory practice. Practical classes will allow students to develop skills in recording and analysing biological data, carrying out scientific calculations and using computers. Practicals also provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and exchange ideas with peers, demonstrators and academic staff in a relatively informal setting. Skills practised include critical thinking, data synthesis, numeracy & use of computer applications.
Independent study is used for self-directed learning and includes: reading lecture notes and texts relevant to the practicals; preparation for practicals and completing assessments.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | In-course online worksheets pre and post lab |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Practical reports will test the students knowledge and understanding of practical techniques, ability to record and analyse biological data, ability to carry out scientific calculations and ability to use computer aided learning packages.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Christmas vacation. Coursework with submissions dates after the Christmas vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely.
The form of assessment will not vary from the original.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BSA1002's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- BSA1002's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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