The aim of this module is to introduce students to contemporary topics in biochemistry and build awareness of the major issues at the forefront of biochemistry. The process of science as applied to biochemistry will be demonstrated through the exploration of these issues to consolidate students’ previous learnings in biochemistry.
The syllabus will include lectures, workshops, discussion fora and student-driven content.
The lecture series will cover the core topics of biomolecule structure and folding, biomolecular interactions, activity, biological role and applications.
The syllabus will include but is not limited to:
- Exploration of relationships between protein structure and function, using selected examples of biologically important protein systems from the current biochemical literature.
- Quantitative approaches to biomolecular analysis.
- Accessing and evaluating the biochemical literature.
- Design of advanced biochemical experiments.
- Integrated, research-led laboratory investigation of structure-function relationships in proteins.
Laboratory Programme:
The research-led practical series will include but is not limited to an investigation of structural functional relationships for a model enzyme using various proteomic approaches including purification techniques, activity assays, electrophoresis and” in-silico” modelling.
Methods used to achieve the module learning outcomes will include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory-based practical work, laboratory work reports and student-directed learning. A Jig Saw teaching method will be employed in the laboratory-based practicals.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 30 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 70 |