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BIOC40220

Academic Year 2024/2025

Hot topics in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BIOC40220)

Subject:
Biochemistry
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Geraldine Butler
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

In this module Stage 4 students focus on emerging ‘hot topics’ in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, through evaluation of scientific papers, group presentation and discussion, the preparation of a lay summary, and an investigation into the sociology of science.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1. Critically evaluate topical high impact scientific papers.

2. Work as part of a team to assess scientific papers, and to present and defend your findings to a peer group of other students.

3. Prepare written and visual presentation of your summary and assessment suitable for lay and non-specialist scientific audiences.

4. Investigate an aspect of the sociology of science through either: a) an interview with a scientist; b) a survey; or c) a personal video.

Indicative Module Content:


Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

100

Small Group

18

Seminar (or Webinar)

2

Total

120


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

BIOC40080 Biochemical Research Strategies and Problem Solving


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Scientific Paper Analysis Week 10 Graded No
33.3
No
Group Work Assignment: Team Presentation Week 10 Graded No
33.4
No
Assignment(Including Essay): Individual Written Article Week 10 Graded No
33.3
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Jennifer Mitchell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 25, 26, 29 Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 29 Tues 11:00 - 11:50