Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
4202NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To acquire and demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory and field-based methods in modern biology, with particular emphasis on familiarizing with basic laboratory techniques and equipment, ethics, and safe working practices.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Prepare for and conduct laboratory and fieldwork safely, including the completion of risk assessments.
2.
Use basic lab instruments correctly, including microscopes, pipettes, scales, spectrophotometers, pH meters, and electrophoresis equipment.
3.
Apply basic concepts in chemistry and maths such as pH, buffering, and molarity.
4.
Record, present and communicate scientific information in an appropriate and professional manner, following principles of good laboratory practice.
5.
Acknowledge and discuss the importance of ethics when designing, conducting and reporting experiments.
6.
Apply creativity to different aspects of the scientific work, such as the design of experiments and the communication of science.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to basic laboratory instruments, methods and analytical techniques.
Introduction to basic field survey techniques.
Introduction to basic biochemical and mathematical concepts.
Safe work and good practice in the laboratory and the field.
Different data recording techniques for laboratory and field situations.
Bioethics.
Effective team work for conducting and presenting experiments.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to acquire and demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory and field-based methods in modern biology, with particular emphasis on familiarisation with basic laboratory techniques and equipment, ethics and safe working practices. You will acquire and develop fundamental research and transversal skills, which you will apply and train further throughout the degree and in your future career.
The aim of this module is to acquire and demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory and field-based methods in modern biology, with particular emphasis on familiarisation with basic laboratory techniques and equipment, ethics and safe working practices. You will acquire and develop fundamental research and transversal skills, which you will apply and train further throughout the degree and in your future career.
Additional Information:Students will acquire and develop fundamental research and transversal skills, which they will apply and train further throughout the degree and in their future professional careers.
Assessments
Presentation
Competency
Centralised Exam