BI1S211 - Biomedical Science in Practice 07 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Biomedical Science in Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | Sioned Owen | ||
| Module Team: | Aled Bryant, Paul Summers, Harri Little, Charlotte Neath, Cerith Jones, Aaron Wall | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100265 - biomedical sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 07 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
On successful completion students will acquire a variety of key technical and analytical skills such as data and information handling, safe laboratory practice and core biomedical techniques essential to being a biomedical scientist
This module is delivered through a combination of practical and theory sessions in order to explore the variety of roles biomedical scientists contribute to society and the transferable skills required to achieve this.
In engaging with the module, students will fully achieve the following level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness: Behaviour 1, 2,3
Communication: Behaviour 1, 2, 3
Leadership: Behaviour 1, 2
Innovation and Enterprise: Behaviour 2, 3
Project Management: Behaviour 2, 3
Digital Literacy: Behaviour 1, 2
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Content Summary
Topics covering biomedical skills will include but are not limited to:-
Basic numerical and chemical skills (concepts of accuracy and precision, units, molar and % solutions, dilutions)
Basic laboratory skills (weighing chemicals, using balances, making solutions, pH adjustment, using dispensers, pipetting, use of centrifuges, etc)
Health and safety (COSSH, microbiological, physical and chemical, human tissue act) knowledge
Specialist biomedical laboratory skills ( including but not limited to tissue culture, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, ELISA, Blood smear and count, histology and protein analysis)
Personal investigations to encourage consideration of the different roles of biomedical science in an applied context
Use of animals and humans in biomedical research and the ethics surrounding it and consider the environmental impact of scientific practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
| Independent Study | 62 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate performance of scientific calculations commonly used in laboratory settings. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the basic principles and application of techniques and an ability to apply this knowledge in accordance with risk assessments, health and safety and good laboratory practice. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory framework, ethical considerations for animal and human tissues and trials, and implications for clinical roles of biomedical scientists in the UK. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | 1.Laboratory technical skills 2.Data analysis and interpretation | 0 | 3000 | 75 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | Online written tests to assess mathematical, chemical, ethical and health and safety knowledge | 30 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |