Organismal Biology EDM

BIOL21051 Organismal Biology EDM 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 2 Shiu-Wan Chan Unit coordinator School of Biological Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 In your Experimental Design Module (EDM) you will participate in practical sessions undertaking widely used modern laboratory techniques. You will develop both your laboratory and your data handling skills in preparation for your Research Skills Module in the next semester Sessions will cover PCR, sequencing, protein analysis, gene silencing, bioinformatics, evolution, vector-borne diseases, microbiology, developmental biology, plant ecophysiology and bioinformatics.   In your Experimental Design Module (EDM) you will participate in practical sessions undertaking widely used modern laboratory techniques. You will develop both your laboratory and your data handling skills in preparation for your Research Skills Module in the next semester. Sessions will cover PCR, sequencing, protein analysis, gene silencing, bioinformatics, evolution, vector-borne diseases, microbiology, developmental biology, plant ecophysiology and bioinformatics. Experimental Design Modules (EDMs) aim to equip students with the skills necessary to become proficient in a number of laboratory techniques that are carried out routinely in modern laboratories. EDMs place an emphasis on the design and interpretation of experiments, building the expertise and knowledge that will be required to undertake the appropriate Research Skills Modules offered in the second semester. This unit will allow students to become proficient in making experimental choices enabling them to make amendments to technical protocols, analysing and critiquing research papers appropriate to the practical and using specialised laboratory equipment and procedures required to obtain data. Many practicals will consist of an element of data handling techniques, including statistical analysis and appropriate presentation of results. Analytical skills Lab skills and analysis of outcomes Group/team working Work in pairs in the lab Innovation/creativity In some labs students have the opportunity to design their own experiment Problem solving Analysis of data from experiments to answer online questions Written communication Short answers online and full write-up of one practical Other Lab skills Syllabus <ul> <li> Mitigating the spread of vector-borne diseases.</li> <li> The effects of antibiotics on batch culture growth of E. coli.</li> <li> Embryonic anatomy and physiology - this practical will require the use of live chick embryos at a very early developmental stage (3 days).</li> <li> Developmental and environmental influences on plant Crassulacean Acid Metabolism.</li> <li> Bioinformatics-viral outbreak.</li></ul> 0 Other 10% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 20% 8 Practical skills assessment 70% Post Lab assessments 70%, Write up 20%, Attendance 10% During the practical sessions, there will be many opportunities to get immediate feedback from staff and demonstrators. Feedback sessions will be given as separate one hour lectures. Individual feedback on laboratory reports will be provided by your academic advisor. N Lectures 6 Practical classes & workshops 36 0 56