BC4314: Honours Biochemistry - Option 2

BC4314: HONOURS BIOCHEMISTRY - OPTION 2 (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58

Course Overview

this course module presents an advanced in-depth description of studies on the biochemistry of selected human diseases;
the lectures will present fundamental information on human diseases to understand the molecular basis of the disease along with models describing disease progression;
based on this biochemical understanding of disease progression practical applications in healthcare will be discussed where appropriate;
the course will prepare you with the abilities to understand the biochemical complexities of human disease.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	4
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr B Mueller

Qualification Prerequisites

Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Programme Level 4
Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
One of Intercalating (Studied) or MB3005 The Molecular Biology of the Cell (Passed) or MB3006 The Molecular Biology of the Cell (Passed)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Course Aims: The aim of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of selected aspects in Biochemistry. Main Learning Outcomes: Students will gain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of biochemical processes causing human disease. Students will get a better understanding of the scientific process by critically engaging with primary research literature. Subject-specific knowledge will be enhanced by independent research and a tutorial. Content: The course will cover disease-causing processes including events leading to cancer. This is complemented by tutorials that introduce other topical aspects in biochemistry.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Essay

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	30
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	In-course assessments will provide written comments and feedback. Opportunity for whole-class feedback will be provided during exam information and problem-solving sessions.	Word Count

Learning Outcomes

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Exam

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	70
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	In-course assessments will provide written comments and feedback. Opportunity for whole-class feedback will be provided during exam information and problem-solving sessions.

Learning Outcomes

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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

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