Techniques for Biological and Chemical Sciences

Module code: BIO269

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1
Timetable:

Lecture
• Semester 1: Monday 10 am - 12 pm

Lab
• Semester 1: Weeks 7: Monday 2 pm - 5 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 7: Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 7, 8: Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 7, 8: Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm

Contact: Dr John Viles
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: BIO161

The module introduces the modern techniques used by the biochemist to study proteins and other macromolecules at the atomic level. The module is divided into the 3 broad themes: Techniques for purification and characterisation of macromolecules; Spectroscopic methods to study macromolecules; and Methods to determine 3D structures, crystallographic and NMR.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 75.0% Examination, 25.0% Coursework
Level: 5