Module Details

Module Code: BIOT7002
Title: Bioanalytical Techniques
Long Title: Bioanalytical Techniques
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4218 - Biotechnology
Module Delivered in: 9 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to advance the student's knowledge of spectroscopic, chromatographic and other current bioanalytical methods.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the fundamental principles of protein purification
LO2 Identify the main analytical applications of electrophoretic separation and current laboratory applications of centrifugation
LO3 Describe the principles of gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) separations
LO4 Explain the principle of operation of UV-visible and Infra-red spectroscopic instrumentation
LO5 Use, apply & analyse analytical techniques in the laboratory
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Protein Purification Techniques
Protein precipitation & concentration methods, Size exclusion, ion exchange & affinity chromatography principles & applications.
Centrifugation
Applications of centrifugation in analytical laboratories, criteria for design of experimental protocols.
Electrophoresis
Introduction to principles of separation, overview of electrophoretic techniques, Design & optimisation criteria, Analytical Applications, Analysis & interpretation.
Chromatography
Gas Chromatography and High Performance Liquid Chromatography-instrumentation, mobile and stationary phase, Introduction to GC-Mass Spectrometry
Infra-red Spectroscopy
Origin of absorption bands, instrumentation, sample handling techniques, correlation between infra-red spectra and structural features.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Assessment of principles of protein purification
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Performance and submission of reports for laboratory practical experiments
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Lab Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent & Directed Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Sheehan. (2009), Physical Biochemistry, 2nd. 2,3,4,5, Wiley-Blackwell, England, [ISBN: 9780470856031].
  • Wilson & Walker. (2010), Principles & Techniques of Practical Biochemistry, 7th. University Press, [ISBN: 97805216358].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Barbara H. Stuart. (2004), Infrared spectroscopy, Wiley, [ISBN: 0470854286].
  • Graham, J.. (2001), Biological Centrifugation, BIOS Scientific Publishers, [ISBN: 1-85996-0375].
  • David M. Hawcroft. (1996), Electrophoresis, BIOS Scientific Publishers, [ISBN: 0199635633].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SAGBI_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agri-Biosciences 4 Mandatory
CR_SHERB_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Herbal Science 4 Mandatory
CR_SNHSC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition and Health Science 4 Mandatory
CR_SPHBI_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 4 Mandatory
CR_SAGBI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agri-Biosciences 4 Mandatory
CR_SBIBI_7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology 4 Mandatory
CR_SFSTE_7 Bachelor of Science in Food and Health Science 4 Mandatory
CR_SCEBS_8 Common Entry Biological Sciences 4 Mandatory
CR_SBIOS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Biosciences 4 Mandatory