Module overview
Linked modules
Referral: 100% exam. External Repeat: 100% exam.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Setup apparatus correctly and safely to conduct biochemical laboratory experiments (Shared with BIOM1000)
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply core physical science equations to calculations
- Extract model parameters from experimental data sets
- Apply common mathematical expressions encountered in science and engineering
- Evaluate the experimental risks and understand how to mitigate against those risks
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Understand key concepts important to the physical science and required for better understanding of BME usage.
- From Block 2 - Students should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: • The principles of electricity, electrostatics and magnetism • Waves, resonance and ionizing radiation •Solid Mechanics From Block 3 - Students should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: •The structure of nucleic acids and how DNA is replicated and transcribed •The structure of membranes. •The immune system and its key components. From Block 4 , Students should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: •The principles of chemical bonds, reaction rates and equilibria. •The concept of chemical equilibrium.
- Identify steps in a physical science process and what happens when it goes wrong
- Draw annotated diagrams to demonstrate key concepts in the physical science
- Analyse the ethical and security considerations of using technology on humans in support of health and wellness
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Record and report laboratory work (Shared with BIOM1000)
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 8 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Specialist Laboratory | 12 |
| Lecture | 40 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
(Nelson and Cox). Block3: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry.
(Hammond). Block2: Electromagnetism for Engineers - An Introductory Course.
(Enderle & Bronzino). Block1: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering.
(Atkins and De Paula). Block4: Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences.
(Matthews). Block3: Biochemistry.
(Berg, Tymocsko and Stryer). Block3: Biochemistry.
(Halliday). Block2: Principles of Physics.
(Voet and Voet). Block3: Biochemistry.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination | 70% |
| Lab work | 20% |
| Coursework | 10% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External