Explore UCD

UCD Home >

BMOL20060

Academic Year 2026/2027

Biomolecular Lab Skills 1 (BMOL20060)

Subject:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Cormac Murphy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will introduce students to the fundamental practical skills needed to complete degree subjects in Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences, and in related disciplines. Students will learn about basic liquid handling, calculations and data analysis, spectrophotometry, basic molecular biological techniques (DNA isolation, cloning), fractionation techniques, enzyme assays, and membrane transport assays.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student should be able to: 1. Perform basic calculations to determine correct weight, molarity, etc.; 2. Analyse data using computer software packages (e.g. Excel); 3. Independently prepare solutions, buffers, etc.; 4. Perform basic assays; 5. Manipulate DNA. 6. Have a comprehension of the applications of these techniques to research and analysis in the biomolecular sciences.

Indicative Module Content:

The practical classes are based on the topics described above.

The United Nations identified seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as core to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and UCD contributes in general to SDG 4 Quality Education. Further SDGs explored within this module if relevant are listed below. A scale of 1 - 5 indicates the extent to which the SDG is covered.


 

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

10
Practical

30
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

110

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This is a practical module. Each practical will be preceded by a lecture covering the relevant theory. Students will be required to work on their own, in pairs, and in groups.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BIOL10120 - Cell Biology & Genetics (NUin)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Covering the theoretical aspects of the module, including calculations. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No
65
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Students must attend practicals, complete pre-practical quizzes and keep an up-to-date lab notebook. Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 9, Week 10 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
15
 No
Practical Skills Assessment: Practical skills assessment Week 11, Week 12 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes
20
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Evelyn Doyle Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Wieland Fricke Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alan Hoban Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr John Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Rainer Melzer Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Carl Ng Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Roisin O'Connor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Gavin Stewart Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sean Storey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Emma Cadoria Tutor
Ms Niamh Casey Tutor
Hanhan Chen Tutor
Ms Poshita Daramwal Tutor
Ms Ying Ling Dee Tutor
Marten Adriaan Fischer Tutor
Ms Ana Fitzsimons Tutor
Ms Elena Giardini Tutor
Katie Gilbert Tutor
Trupti Gouda Tutor
Dr Jana Haase Tutor
Jodie Kearney Tutor
Gabrielle Kwiecien Tutor
Sean Gerard Lonergan Tutor
Mr Evan Matthews Tutor
Anastasios-Foivos Mazarakis Tutor
Mr Cian Mc Brien Tutor
Miss Hannah Murphy Tutor
Ronan Murray Tutor
Ava O'Leary Tutor
Carmen Valera Cros Tutor
Print this page
Fill in the following details:
Enter the body of your query here.

From time to time UCD would like to send you further information that we feel, based on your enquiry, would be of interest to you.