Module Details

Module Code: BIOL7002
Title: Bioanalytical Science
Long Title: Bioanalytical Science
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the student to the principles of the analytical techniques employed in the biomedical and life science laboratory. It describes the instrumentation involved and the application of the techniques in the biomedical and life science environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the principles of analytical techniques employed in clinical laboratories.
LO2 Outline the clinical applications of the various analytical techniques.
LO3 Perform experiments using a variety of analytical instruments and generate laboratory reports.
LO4 Perform data handling exercises that assess analytical performance.
LO5 Recognise, manage, and contain the different hazards encountered in clinical laboratories and apply the appropriate Health & Safety procedures.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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
Analytical performance
Accuracy, precision, data handling and quality control.
Optical Techniques
Principles of spectrophotometry and its application to analysing biological samples.
Electrochemistry and Chemical Sensors
Ion selective electrodes and blood gas analysers.
Separation techniques
Principles of electrophoresis (conventional, capillary) and chromatography.
Clinical Enzymology
Enzymes as analytical tools to assess pathological changes and measure biologically relevant metabolites.
Immunochemical Techniques
Use of antibodies and related reagents for selective determination of target analytes. Assay formulations and reporter labels.
Point of Care Testing
Near patient testing, technology and clinical management.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Themed laboratory reports and data handling exercises
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
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 Information on topics relevant to biomedical analytical science and instrumentation Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Themed lab reports and data handling exercises that support lecture content Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision and review of lecture notes / laboratory reports Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ahmed, Glencross and Wang. (2016), Biomedical Science Practice (Fundamentals of Biomedical Science), Second. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 9780198717317].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Irwin H. Segel. (1976), Biochemical calculations, Wiley, New York, [ISBN: 0471774219].
  • Srivasta Ghosal. (2010), Fundamentals of Bioanalytical Techniques and Instrumentation, First. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9788120338555].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 4 Mandatory