BS237-5-AU-CO:
Clinical Biochemistry

The details
2024/25
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 13 December 2024
15
04 July 2024

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
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Key module for

BSC B990 Biomedical Science,
BSC B991 Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement),
BSC B995 Biomedical Science (Including Year Abroad),
BSC B999 Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year),
BSC BD00 Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year),
MSCIB099 Biomedical Science,
MSCIBA99 Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year),
MSCIBB99 Biomedical Science (Including Year Abroad)

Module description

This course will first consider the mechanisms and kinetics of hydrolytic enzymes. Methods for protein analysis and purification will then be described, leading to a discussion of the use of recombinant DNA technology in the large scale production of proteins in the laboratory.


The second part of the course involves study of the importance of lipids, carbohydrates and hormones in health and the diagnosis of disease. The use of antigens and metabolites as markers of disease will also be discussed.

Module aims

The aim of this module is:



  • For you to discover the importance of enzymes on human health

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. Describe methods for protein purification;

  2. Describe the turnover of enzymes both mechanistically and kinetically;

  3. Perform calculations to quantify enzymatic activities;

  4. Describe the clinical importance of the metabolism of calcium and lipids;

  5. Discuss the functions of the liver and kidney and describe the biology of diseases that affect these organs;

  6. Discuss the use of therapeutic drug monitoring in Biomedical Science;

  7. Perform biochemical assays in the laboratory.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered via:

  • 20 x 1 hour lectures
  • 6 hours practicals
  • 2 hours revision

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Worksheet  18/10/2024  21.4% 
Coursework   SPF  13/12/2024  50% 
Coursework   Case Study  17/01/2025  28.6% 
Exam  Main exam: In-Person, Closed Book, 120 minutes during January 
Exam  Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Closed Book, 120 minutes during September (Reassessment Period) 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
70% 30%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
70% 30%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Paul Dobbin, email: pdobbin@essex.ac.uk.
NHS Staff
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)

 

Availability
No
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No

External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 34 hours, 11 (32.4%) hours available to students:
23 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

 

Further information
Life Sciences (School of)

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