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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

521-221 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory: Part A

Note:

Students must advise the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of their order of preference for the four alternative practical sessions (Monday 2.00-5.00 p.m, Tuesday 10.00-1.00 pm, Tuesday 2.00-5.00 pm, Friday 2.00-5.00 pm) and the other subjects they will be taking. This should be done in person, or by telephone (9344-5903) 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:

6.25 points

Coordinator:

Mr GR Parslow

Corequisite/s:

Biochemistry 521-211.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

36 hours practical work (three hours a week)

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 and Molecular Biology, together with a knowledge of the underlying principles of the fundamental biochemical techniques, can augment the theoretical studies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Content:

Introduction to modern methods of analysis including computer-based spectrophotometry. Experiments involving common techniques used in the purification and analysis of macromolecules, particularly proteins of biochemical and clinical importance; analysis of enzyme activity. 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 (65%) and tests during the practical session times (35%).
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