Module code: BIS4003-B
To introduce students to common laboratory techniques in the biomedical sciences. To facilitate the acquisition of core personal transferable skills.
STUDY AND PERSONAL SKILLS: techniques useful to optimise learning from lectures, seminars, tutorials, scientific literature and practical sessions; effective written communication, including note taking, report and essay writing, use of library facilities, presentation skills and , comprehension of scientific literature; time management, self evaluation and reflective practice; IT skills, data presentation; Basic number handling, understanding scientific units, and performing scientific calculations;
LABORATORY SKILLS: familiarisation with laboratory facilities, safety aspects, record keeping and report writing, concepts of accuracy and precision, sample preparation and dilutions. Specific techniques used in biomedical sciences: including cell counting methods, light spectrophotometry, balances, pH meter, micropipettes, aseptic techniques for microbiology.