Module Information

Module Identifier
BR01340
Module Title
Molecules and Cells
Academic Year
2020/2021
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Exam 2 Hours   30%
Semester Assessment Chemistry worksheet  Open-book test  20%
Semester Assessment Written assignment 1  20%
Semester Assessment Written assignment 2  Practical booklet  30%
Supplementary Exam 2 Hours   30%
Supplementary Assessment Chemistry worksheet  Written answers - Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module.  20%
Supplementary Assessment Written assignment 1  20%
Supplementary Assessment Written assingment 2  Data analysis task  30%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Perform calculations to determine amounts and concentrations of substances.

2. Describe bonding in small molecules and in biological polymers.

3. Explain the differences between plant, animal and bacterial cells.

4. Demonstrate a knowledge of basic cell structure, cell organelles and their function.

5. Explain cell growth and division.

6. Outline the causes, spread and treatment of a variety of diseases.

Brief description

The module comprises a series of lectures together with associated lab and computer-based practical sessions, which will provide foundation year students with skills, confidence and knowledge to study in year 1 of any IBERS scheme. The content of this module has been designed to introduce the biochemical building blocks and cell structure of the organisms that will be discussed in semester 2.

Content

Week 1 Introduction
Weeks 2-4 Chemistry of Life
Weeks 5-7 Cell types, structure and function
Weeks 8-9 The Life of Cells
Weeks 10-11 Cells in Human Health

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number Workshops will involve calculations relevant to the course material including determining amounts, concentrations, volumes and balancing equations.
Communication Listening skills in lectures, verbal communication with staff and peers during workshops and writing skills in assessments will all be developed. Writing skills will be assessed through the coursework and in the final examination.
Improving own Learning and Performance Outside the formal contact hours, students will be expected to research materials, practice with directed learning exercises and manage time.
Information Technology Students will access the web for information sources and use websites provided in the directed learning materials to practice skills acquired. Some coursework will involve computer use.
Personal Development and Career planning Reflection on skills acquired and their applicability to future study and the work environment will be developed through the coursework.
Problem solving Lectures will introduce problem solving with worked examples and directed study will provide students with an opportunity to practice these skills. Workshops and practicals will extend this work and will be assessed through the coursework.
Research skills Directed study materials and links will be provided on Blackboard allowing students to research topics beyond the scope of the lecture material. Effective sourcing and citing of material will be assessed through the coursework.
Subject Specific Skills Biological and chemical concepts and terminology will be introduced and developed.
Team work Students will work in pairs/small groups during workshop and practical sessions.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 3