Research Methods in Mol Gen and Biochem (C7011)
Research Methods in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
Module C7011
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module will explore a variety of biochemical and molecular genetics techniques crucial to biomedical research. As well as learning the theory, students will gain hands-on laboratory experience of some of these techniques and develop an ability to analyse experimental datasets using appropriate statistical tests. Students will gain insights into ‘real world’ examples where these methods have been utilised to provide novel biological insights. This module is taught through a combination of lectures, online workshops, interactive e-learning tasks and laboratory practicals.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of a range of biochemical and molecular genetics methodologies and awareness of their applications.
Demonstrate competency in handling and interpreting experimental data
Demonstrate understanding of a range of statistical methods that are commonly used in biomedical sciences, and be able to use a modern software package to apply these methods to process biological data.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 60.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 11 (1 hour) | 50.00% |
| Test | T2 Week 7 (2 hours) | 50.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 2 Assessment | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 01111000000 |
| Spring Semester | Online Lecture | 1 hour | 01110000000 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00000000110 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 00000022222 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222200000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Greig Joilin
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