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BIOC00010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Chemistry-Biochemistry (BIOC00010)

Subject:
Biochemistry
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
0 (Foundation/ Access)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Chandralal Hewage
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This course is a core module in the Physiotherapy BSc degree and comprises an introduction to both Chemistry and Biochemistry. In the Chemistry component students are introduced to fundamental concepts of molecular structure and of chemical reactivity. This includes a brief overview of the common functional groups including chemical and physical properties and an introduction to biomolecules. The Biochemistry course covers the biology and biochemistry of the cell, generation and storage of metabolic energy, metabolism of nitrogenous compounds, DNA & RNA, transmission of genetic information and heredity.
Assessment of the module will entirely be based on in-trimester 20% (Chemistry) and end-trimester 80% (Chemistry and Biochemistry) MCQ exams. All MCQ components will be graded using the Alternative Linear Scale 40%.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:-Understand fundamental concepts of molecular structure and chemical reactivity-To understand fundamental concepts of cell biology and biochemistry, generation and storage of metabolic energy, metabolism of nitrogenous compounds, DNA and RNA and heredity.

Indicative Module Content:

In the Chemistry component students are introduced to fundamental concepts of molecular structure and of chemical reactivity. This includes a brief overview of the common functional groups including chemical and physical properties and an introduction to biomolecules. The Biochemistry course covers the biology and biochemistry of the cell, generation and storage of metabolic energy, metabolism of nitrogenous compounds, DNA & RNA, transmission of genetic information and heredity.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

34
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Tutorials are included for learning and understanding of the subject. Web based problem solving component is included throughout the module for better understanding of the subject.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BIOC10040 - Topics in Bioc & Mol Biol, CHEM00010 - Introductory Chemistry, CHEM00020 - Introductory Chemistry (Ag), CHEM10030 - Chemistry for Engineers, CHEM10040 - The Molecular World, CHEM10050 - Basis of Organic & Biol Chem, CHEM10060 - Phys & Inorg Chem, CHEM10070 - General & Physical Chemistry, CHEM10080 - Inorganic Chemistry (Med), CHEM10090 - Organic Chemistry (Med)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: First QUIZ: A short quiz is designed from the lectures. In total, three of these quizzes are scheduled contributing to 20% of the final grade. Week 4 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
6.67
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Second QUIZ: A short quiz is designed from the lectures. In total, three of these quizzes are scheduled contributing to 20% of the final grade. Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
6.67
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Third QUIZ: A short quiz is designed from the lectures. In total, three of these quizzes are scheduled contributing to 20% of the final grade. Week 8 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
6.66
 No
Exam (In-person): End trimester 2hr MCQ exam: This MCQ covers all chemistry and biochemistry lecture material contributing to 80% of the final grade. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Sample questions with answers are included for clear understanding of the material. Structure of the MCQ exam paper is also discussed during the classes.

Name Role
Dr Fun Man Fung Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Jana Haase Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Eoghan McGarrigle Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Seema Nathwani Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 7, 8, 10 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 11 Mon 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
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