Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
BB10002: Skills & techniques 2 (quantitative skills) |
 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Certificate |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: To provide students with an opportunity to develop data analysis and mathematical skills through statistics workshops, directed tutorial assignments and computer sessions with Minitab. To introduce the safe handling and uses of radiochemicals in the biosciences. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * decide on an appropriate statistical test for the analysis of scientific data; * execute basic statistical tests using Minitab and interpret the outcome of such tests; * undertake mole, gram and volume calculations that are needed for basic laboratory work. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Numeracy & computation T/F/A, Laboratory skills T/F, Information technology T/F/A, Problem solving T/F/A, Working independently T/F, Career preparation T/F. Content: Practical skills: Basic quantitative laboratory skills; radiochemical handling. IT skills: Minitab. General skills: Numerical skills, statistical skills. These skills will be developed during tutorial sessions, which have the additional aim of identifying and rectifying weaknesses in subject background. |