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

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biological Sciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaBiology Other subject areaBiomedical Sciences
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information Laboratory Practicals are Tuesday OR Thursday dependent on group allocation.
Compulsory computing workshops week 1, Tues, Wed, Thurs or Fri.
Quils tutorials cover Maths and Physics and run week 2 (Mon-Fri) and then alternate weeks from weeks 3-10 - Mon 1400-1500, 1500-1600, 1600-1700, Wed 100-1100, 1100-1200 or Thu 1500-1600.
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 22, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 6, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 155 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 13 %, Practical Exam 27 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Quantification in the Life Sciences 12:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Paper 12:00
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
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsQLS1
Contacts
Course organiserDr Ramon Grima
Tel:
Email: Ramon.Grima@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Vicky Higginson
Tel: (0131 6)50 5988
Email: Vicky.Higginson@ed.ac.uk
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