Biochemical Techniques

Learning Outcomes

• As a student in this course, I will develop:
  
• Experience in some modern techniques in biochemistry, such as would be used in modern research laboratories (assessment tasks: formal labs, research project)
  
• The ability to analyse and critically interpret experimental data and published research (assessment tasks: data analysis exercises, research project).
  
• Skills in the verbal and written presentation of scientific ideas (assessment tasks: lab reports, research project, research presentation).
  
• Experience in the design and execution of a research project, how to construct a scientific hypothesis, and how to test it (assessment task: research project).
  
  Transferable Skills Register
  
  As a student in this course, I will develop the following skills:
  
• Experience in analyzing biochemical data generated using a variety of methods. There will also be the opportunity to gain experience in carrying out some of these experiments and using the equipment.
  
• Critical synthesis of information.  In everyday life and in many job situations you will be required to read information from different sources, construct your own understanding and shape your own viewpoint.
  
• Presentation of research. In most careers in science the ability to present findings clearly in verbal form is likely to be critical. Clear written and oral communication is essential for most professional careers.

Prerequisites

For further information see School of Biological Sciences .