Module Details
| Module Code: |
BIOL6020 |
| Title: |
Intro to Biomedical Science 1
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Long Title:
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Intro to Biomedical Science 1
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
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| Module Description: |
This module is an introduction to the clinical chemistry and microbiology disciplines of Biomedical Science. Each discipline is introduced through a series of lectures and related laboratory practical sessions.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Outline the biochemical analysis of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and inorganic ions. |
| LO2 |
Perform core biochemical tests and solve data handling problems related to biomedical science. |
| LO3 |
Describe the different types of microorganisms, laboratory methods, microbial nutrition, microbial growth and host interactions |
| LO4 |
Examine microorganisms in the laboratory using core techniques and appropriate equipment. |
| LO5 |
Recognise, manage, and contain the different hazards encountered in clinical laboratories and apply the appropriate Health & Safety procedures. |
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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).
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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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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Specimen Handling
The safe and appropriate collection, transportation and storage of clinical samples.
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Data Handling
Chemistry calculations, "number" and "unit" components of measurement, significant figures, mathematics of significant figures, scientific notation, metric system, standard international units, dilution factors, mathematical properties of units, unit conversion techniques, calculations involving dilutions.
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Biochemical Analysis
The biochemical analysis of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; specimen requirements, principle of the assay, test interference and reference range.
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Quality Control
Analytical error, goals of quality control, distribution of data, control specimens, practical applications of quality control data, internal quality contol, external quality control, quality control charts, Westgard rules.
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Overview of Microbial World
Scope and role of microorganisms in the modern world. Classification of organisms. Introduction to bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and viruses.
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Methods of Microbiological Investigation
Microscopy. Specimen preparation. Staining. Aseptic technique. Pure culture isolation.
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Microbial Nutriton
Required elements. Growth factors. Energy sources. Nutritional diversity. Culture media.
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Microbial Growth
Bacterial division. Generation time. Batch and continuous culture. Phases of growth. Methods used to monitor growth. Factors influencing growth.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
| Special Regulation |
| Students are required to achieve a mark of 40% or greater in the Practical/Skills Evaluation component. Achieving a mark of less than 40 % in this component will require reattendance. |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal 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.
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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 |
Biomedical Science |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Biochemistry/Microbiology |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Studying Course Material |
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. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Iles, R., Docherty, S. (Eds.). (2012), Biomedical Science Essential Laboratory Medicine, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9780470997741].
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Ahmed, Glencross and Wang. (2016), Biomedical Science Practice: Experimental & Professional Skills (Fundamentals of biomedical science), 2nd. Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 9780191073823].
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| Other Resources |
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Ebook, Hogg, Stuart. (2013), Essential Microbiology, GB:Somerset, Wiley-Blackwell.
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Website, The Microbiology Information Portal,
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