BSA1003 : Practical Skills in Genetics for Study Abroad
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Jeremy Brown
- Lecturer: Dr Simon Bamforth, Dr Beth Lawry, Dr Jun-yong Huang
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| ECTS Credits: | 3.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module introduces students to practical skills essential to students studying genetics. Students learn how to use the E. coli bacterium to clone DNA and how to use the polymerase chain reaction in genetics analysis. They also use computer aided learning to study genetic linkage.
The module will also highlight the importance of laboratory health and safety.
Outline Of Syllabus
The Genetics practical skills module consists of laboratory-based practicals on the following topics: genetic transformation of E. coli; genotype analysis; gene linkage.
The module is offered ONLY to Study abroad students. Students on other programmes in the School
of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences may take the same practical classes as part of CMB1011 (Professional and Practical Skills for Bioscientists)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Online assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | In person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | In person - includes 2 labs: part A-2hr and part B-1h |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 39:00 | 39:00 | N/A |
| Total | 50:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CMB1011 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Practical classes will provide experience of laboratory work; information presented in practicals will include knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of essential practical techniques and laboratory health and safety. Students will gain hands-on experience of a range of practical techniques and safe laboratory practice. Practical classes will allow students to develop skills in recording and analysing biological data, carrying out scientific calculations and using computers. Practicals also provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and exchange ideas with peers, demonstrators and academic staff in a relatively informal setting. Skills practised include critical thinking, data synthesis, numeracy & use of computer applications.
Independent study is used for self-directed learning and includes: reading lecture notes and texts relevant to the practicals; preparation for practicals and completing assessments.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Online worksheets pre and post lab sessions |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Practical reports will test the students knowledge and understanding of practical techniques, ability to record and analyse biological data, ability to carry out scientific calculations and ability to use computer aided learning packages.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Christmas vacation. Coursework with submissions dates after the Christmas vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely.
The form of assessment will not vary from the original.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BSA1003's Timetable