Biological Molecules
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MGEMF005 | Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine | 0 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MGEMF005
- School
- Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module considers:
Water
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Amino Acids
Protein
Nucleic acids
Vitamins
Minerals
Target Students
Students on the Foundation Year of Medicine.
Classes
Autumn Semester: Delivery will be via a blended mix of taught classes, completion of workbooks, e-learning and self-directed learning. All sessions will be locally timetabled
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Lab Report
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): ExamSys exam MCQ and SAQ
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide the student with an appropriate level of knowledge of the structure and function of biological molecules to underpin study of Medicine.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Chemical structure and properties of the important biological molecules
- The role of each type of biological molecule in living systems
Intellectual Skills
At the end of the module the student should be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a clear, structured manner
- The ability to perform quantitative calculations involving amount of substance
Professional Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and basic analysis of data
- The correct use of SI units
- The correct use of laboratory equipment to perform relevant experimental techniques
- The ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical investigations
Transferable (key) Skills
At the end of the module the student should be able to:
- Develop learning and study techniques which promote life-long learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning
- Take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and asses their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
- Demonstrate competence in a range of IT skills
- Learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make decisions
- Demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability