Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 170)
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521-202 Biochemistry (Practical)

Note: Special requirements: Students must advise the Department of Biochemistry of their order of preference for the four alternative practical sessions (Monday 2-5, Tuesday 10-1, Tuesday 2-5, Friday 2-5) and the other subjects they will be taking. This should be done in person, or by telephone (344 5903) or by letter, during the second last week of the long vacation. Before arranging practical work in other subjects, students must confirm that the arrangement will allow them to be accommodated in a Biochemistry session. Final allocation of students to each practical session will be posted in the Department by noon on the first Monday of Semester One.

Credit points: 9.0 points

Coordinator: Mr G R Parslow

Corequisite: Biochemistry 521-201

Contact: 78 hours practical work (three hours a week)

Timetable: Double semester.

Objectives:

By the end of the program the student should have:

• Developed observational, organisational and practical skills in obtaining data using modern biochemical procedures, and in reporting experimental findings;
• Developed skills in the analysis, evaluation and interpretation of biochemical experimental data and an appreciation of factors which influence the significance of experimental results;
• An appreciation of how practical studies of Biochemistry, together with a knowledge of the underlying principles of the fundamental biochemical techniques, can augment the theoretical studies of Biochemistry.

Content:

Experiments involving common techniques used in the purification and analysis of macromolecules (proteins and DNA) and small molecules of biochemical and clinical importance. Analysis of enzyme activity. Introduction to modern methods of analysis such as computer-based spectrophotometry. A limited and conditional exemption from experiments that use animal materials may be granted in some circumstances by the Head of the Department.

Assessment:

Continuous assessment and examinations during the practical session times.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 170)

Status:          Official 1996
Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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