Structure: from atoms to cells - BIO00022C
- Department: Biology
- Credit value: 30 credits
- Credit level: C
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Academic year of delivery: 2025-26
- See module specification for other years: 2026-27
Module summary
“Structure” introduces students to University-level chemical concepts through lecture courses in core chemical principles and mechanisms and then explores the application of this knowledge through an exploration of the composition and structure of macromolecules in biochemistry. A series of practicals in Chemistry and tutorials to support basic biochemical thinking and acquisition of skills in communication (written and oral) through tutorials are also contained here.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2025-26 to Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
“Structure” introduces students to University-level chemical concepts through lecture courses in core chemical principles and mechanisms and then explores the application of this knowledge through an exploration of the composition and structure of macromolecules in biochemistry. A series of practicals in Chemistry and tutorials to support basic biochemical thinking and acquisition of skills in communication (written and oral) through tutorials are also contained here.
Module learning outcomes
To be able to explain and apply core chemical concepts particularly in the context of biologically relevant molecules
To describe the composition and structural properties of macromolecules and their building blocks
To work safely and effectively in a laboratory setting
To have developed skills in academic writing
Module content
The module will include teaching in the following areas:
Acids bases Hydrogen
Structure and Bonding
Stereochemistry
Organic reaction mechanisms
Protein structure
Nucleic acids, carbs, lipids
Chem tutorials
Visualising 3D stuctures
Synthetic Chem
Biochemistry tutorials
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70.0 |
| Essay/coursework | 30.0 |
Special assessment rules
Non-reassessable
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70.0 |
| Essay/coursework | 30.0 |
Module feedback
Through supported learning in tutorials. Through specimen questions and answer on the VLE. Through return of marked scripts after the assessment.
Indicative reading
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