NES1408 : Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Tom McAllister
- Lecturer: Dr James Knight, Professor Akane Kawamura
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To introduce the structure and function of essential biomolecules. To show how these molecules interact in the basic processes of a living cell.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will introduce the structure and function of essential cellular biomolecules. Topics include: Cells and life forces, Amino acids, Peptides, Proteins, Nucleotides and nucleosides, DNA – replication, RNA – transcription and translation, Genes and Disease, Carbohydrates, Lipids and membranes
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Completion of formative assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | End of Semester examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 42 | 1:00 | 42:00 | Revision for formative and end of Semester 2 examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 39 | 1:00 | 39:00 | Background reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
In person lectures are used to deliver new material, deliver in-class Q+A and formative assessment.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 100 | End of semester exam. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 60 minute bring your own device - computer assignment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination assesses the students' knowledge and understanding of the fundamental biological and medicinal chemistry presented in the lecture courses.
The formative assessment will allow students to assess their progress in the module and areas for improvement.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES1408's Timetable