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Undergraduate Course: Quantification in the Life Sciences 1 (BILG08008)

Course Outline
School School of Biological Sciences College College of Science and Engineering
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Biology Other subject area Biomedical Sciences
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description This course is designed to apply selected topics in physics and mathematics (including some basic statistical analysis) to an understanding of biological issues. The physics lectures are linked with lectures in biology to illustrate key concepts: probing biological structures - the tools and techniques; perceiving the world - energy and wavelength; biomechanics - strengths of biological materials; diffusion and its limitations; mechanics of movement - dynamics, shape, statics, levers, force; plumbing and pumps - capillary, surface tension, xylem and blood flow; membranes, energetics and nerves. Laboratory practicals and workshops are used to reinforce the biological topics. The important quantitative skills required in biology are delivered through a workbook, associated tutorials and acquisition of data in laboratory practicals.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 13:10 - 13:50
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 13:10 - 13:50
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-11 10:00 - 13:00
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-11 10:00 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 09:00 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Swann Lecture Theatre
Additional information Physics Tutorials on alternate weeks Tu 1000-1130 or Tu 1130-1300 or Th 1000-1130 or Th 1130-1300 or F 1000-1130. Maths Tutorials at times to be arranged
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Quantification in the Life Sciences 12:00pencils / rubbers
Resit Exam Diet (August)Paper 1 (Language)2:00pencils / rubbers
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of the quantitative aspects of biological processes. Enhanced ability to analyse, interpret and report the data from biological experiments.
Assessment Information
Several in-course assessed components. 40% ICA, 60% exam.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Nick Savill
Tel: (0131 6)50 7573
Email: nick.savill@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Linda Goodall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5521
Email: Linda.Goodall@ed.ac.uk
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