Core Module Information
Module title: Biomedical Applications of Molecular Biology [Hong Kong]

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BMS11602
Module leader: Kasia Siemienowicz
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

In this module you will study the tools of molecular biology that can be used to analyse and characterise human diseases at the molecular level in modern biomedical science and hospital research laboratories. You will also develop team-working skills in the development and delivery of a high quality poster presentation on the subject of a recent advance in biomedical research. This module will include - an analysis of DNA sequences as unique human identifiers; molecular basis of diseases/genetic disorders; interaction of multiple genes in the aetiology of disease; use of DNA sequencing, microarray analysis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and RNA interference in biomedical research environments and the analysis of diseases and genetic disorders (screening and diagnosis); analyses of the proteome and proteomics technologies.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically explore the physico-chemical properties of RNA, DNA and proteins and relate these to common current methodologies and technologies for molecular analysis.

LO2: Analyse and interpret DNA sequence, and RNA and protein expression data.

LO3: Appraise and critically review research literature concerning molecular approaches to the analysis of human disease.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kasia Siemienowicz
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 166 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle (these will also be shared via the Module Leganto list at the beginning of the module should you wish more time to engage with the materials). You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which can be discussed during the seminar sessions.
Face To Face Seminar 21 Our weekly seminars/lectures, delivered by local HK tutors and subject-expert guest speakers will be lecturer-facilitated and will allow you to explore and apply knowledge introduced during the guided independent study to consolidate your knowledge and understanding.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Centrally Timetabled Examination. A 3h closed-book, on-campus exam at the end of the module. The exam consists of a series of knowledge and data analysis tasks based on molecular techniques learned during the module.
Face To Face GROUPIND_STUDY 10 You will spend time in small groups (2-3 students) working together to prepare your poster and presentation (component 2 assessment). This can be online or in person.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours Centrally Timetabled Examination - A 3h closed-book, on-campus exam at the end of the module. The exam consists of a series of knowledge and data analysis tasks based on molecular techniques learned during the module.
Project - Written 40 3 Week 12 , WORDS= 15 min Poster presentation. A poster will be prepared based on an area of current interest and development in Biomedical Science (submitted electronically and printed out). You will give a 10 minute presentation on the poster and 5 min for questioning by the assessors. The poster will be marked as a group with individual marks assigned for presentation and answering the questions.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BMS11602 Biomedical Applications of Molecular Biology [Hong Kong]