BIOL07007 2013 Biomolecular Technologies
Full Title
Biomolecular Technologies
Transcript Title
Biomolecular Technologies
Code
BIOL07007
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
BIOL - Biology
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Billy Fitzgerald, Nicolas Touzet
Programme Membership
SG_SAPPL_H08 201300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
SG_SENVI_J07 201300 Bachelor of Science in Science in Environmental Protection
SG_JSCIE_X06 201400 Certificate
SG_SSCIE_H08 201600 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SSCIE_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SAPPL_B07 201700 Bachelor of Science in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
Description
This teaching unit will introduce students to the principles underpinning molecular biology and to some practical components of common biomolecular methodologies which apply to environmental and archaeological sciences.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Explaining the basic principles underpinning biomolecular analyses
2.
Describing the principles of common molecular techniques
3.
Demonstrating knowledge of specific environmental or archaeological molecular biology based case studies
4.
Performing and reporting on molecular biology laboratory experiments
Module Assessment Strategies
The module will be assessed using a combination of end of semester final exam (40%), continuous class assessment and reporting of laboratory-based work (60%). The continuous class assessment will involve two-three theory assessments incorporating a series of short questions. Practical work will be assessed via written scientific reports.
Indicative Syllabus
- Principles & concepts (biomolecules, DNA replication, transcription, translation, genetic polymorphism)
- Molecular methodologies (PCR, electrophoresis, cloning, antibody-based assays, qPCR, microarrays)
- Monitoring and research applications (genetic fingerprinting, transcriptomics and proteomics, phylogenetics)
- Case study selection (profiling soil and aquatic microbes, detecting GMOs in the environment, chromosome Y typing, mitochondrial haplotypes)
- Laboratory practicals (a selection of common molecular biology techniques will be demonstrated and practiced)
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
60 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
40 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Any | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Practical Evaluation | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 40 % | End of Term | 1,2,3 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Theory Lectures | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Laboratory Practical | Science Laboratory | Laboratory Work | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self-Studying | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
- Liu WT & Jansson JK (2010) "Environmental Molecular Microbiology"
- Brown T (2006) "Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction"
- Brown T & Brown K (2011) "Biomolecular Archaeology"
Other Resources
Selection of ScienceDirect research articles and reviews
Additional Information
None