The document provides information on the Biological Chemistry module BI1S54, including the module aims, content summary, learning and teaching methods, learning outcomes, prerequisites, assessment criteria, reading list, and key skills. The module is intended to provide students with an understanding of chemical processes in biological systems, the importance of chemistry in the environment, and safe laboratory skills. It will cover topics such as atomic structure, water chemistry, biological molecules, and enzymes. Assessment includes a practical lab report, written assignment, and closed-book exam.

1. ICIS Module Spec - BI1S54 Biological Chemistry
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BI1S54 - Biological Chemistry 09 MAY 2012 - 30 SEP 2018 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
Module Code: BI1S54
Module Title: Biological Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
Faculty Group: Department of Biology
Faculty Sub Group: N/A
Module Leader: John L Morton
Module Team: Stuart I Hogg , Clare McVeigh , Emma Hayhurst , Denis J Murphy
First Intended Intake: NOV 2012 Final Year of Intake: NOV 2012
Date Validated: 22 SEP 2011 Date Closed: N/A
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4 (Certificate (C))
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module: N/A
JACS Code:
ASC Code:
Document Version Information
Version: 1
Valid From: 09 MAY 2012
Valid To: 30 SEP 2018
Module Aims
To ensure that all students have a knowledge and understanding of chemistry which is sufficient to enable them
to comprehend the underlying chemical processes present in all biological systems. This will be an essential
prerequisite to the study of biochemistry and pharmacology.
To appreciate the importance of chemical reactions in the general environment.
To enable students to work competently and safely in a chemical laboratory.
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2. ICIS Module Spec - BI1S54 Biological Chemistry
Content Summary
All of the below will be presented with an emphasis on biological systems, producing an emphasis on clinical &
pharmaceutical implications.
Atoms & molecules:
Atomic structure, electrons and chemical bonding. Types of bond and the shape of
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molecules. Inorganic and organic chemistry. Processes which give large biological molecules their shape.
Water and chemical reactions:
Properties of water and its interaction via hydrogen bonds. Acids and bases, pH and buffer solutions. Chemical
reactions, equilibria and energetics. An introduction to thermodynamics.
Biological molecules:
Carbohydrates, Amino Acids and Proteins, Lipids and Nucleic Acids. Composition and roles in biological
systems.
Biological Inorganic chemistry
The role of inorganic molecules such as metal ions and small signalling molecules (such as NO and calcium).
The basics of changes in oxidation states in biological systems.
Enzymes:
Enzymes as catalysts, enzyme kinetics and inhibitors. Modification of enzyme activity as a biological control
process or site of pharmaceutical intervention.
Learning and Teaching Methods
Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Tutorial 8
Practical classes and workshops 6
Directed Study 56
Independent Study 106
Total Hours Selected 200
Learning Outcomes
# Learning Outcome
1 Show a knowledge and understanding of the types of chemical processes which occur in living systems.
2 Be able to review they general types of molecule which make up the bulk of living systems and relate their
structure to their function and biological role.
3 Have a working knowledge of the laboratory techniques associated with this academic discipline.
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3. Module Requisites
Pre / Co Requisites
Not Yet Completed
Other Requisites
Other Prerequisite(s):
N/A
Other Corequisite(s):
N/A
Assessment Criteria
Assessment
Category
ICIS Module Spec - BI1S54 Biological Chemistry
Assessment Description Duration Word
Count
Weight
(%)
Best
of?
Practical Lab practical 1 Performing laboratory
exercises and
submitting reports of
the work undertaken
120 N/A 30 No
Written
Assignment
Report 1 Reports assigned
during lectures or
tutorial classes
N/A 500 20 No
Written Exam Written exam -
closed book
(unseen) 1
Written examination 120 N/A 50 No
Assessment Matrix
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria 1 2 3
Written exam - closed book (unseen) 1 Yes Yes -
Report 1 Yes Yes -
Lab practical 1 - - Yes
Reading List
# Reading List Entry
1 Crowe, J., Bradshaw, T. & Monk, P. (2006) Chemistry for the Biosciences: The Essential Concepts. (Oxford
University Press)
2 Lewis, RL. & Evans EW (2011) Chemistry 4th ed. (Palgrave)
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4. ICIS Module Spec - BI1S54 Biological Chemistry
Key Skills
# Key Skill
1 1. Intellectual skills
2 2. Communication skills
3 3. Organisational skills
4 4. Interpersonal/teamwork skill
5 5. Research Skills
6 6. Numeracy Skills
7 7. Computing and IT skills
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