| Module Code: BMS1023 |
Module Title: CHEMISTRY AND MATHS FOR BIOSCIENCES |
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Module Provider: Biosciences
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Short Name: BMS1023
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Level: HE1
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Module Co-ordinator: STEVENSON D Dr (Biosciences)
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Number of credits: 15
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Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
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| Module Availability |
| Semester One |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Coursework: Practical write ups 25% deadline: 2 weeks after practical Exam: Short answer questions for chemistry 50%
Maths and MCQ for statistics 25%
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| Module Overview |
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This module provides an introduction to the the basic facts, concepts and terminology of chemistry and mathematics that are necessary for the study of biosciences. For those with an A level in those subjects the module will serve as basic revision. The module will also introduce the use of basic chemical laboratory procedures.
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| None |
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| Module Aims |
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To provide a broad overview of chemical structure and function
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To relate chemical structure to molecular function
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To introduce mechanisms of chemical reactions
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To introduce basic principles of quantitative analytical science
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To develop key skills in basic mathematics and statistics
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To develop skills in using Excel for scientific data analysis
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:-
- Define molecular structures and related reactivity/function
- Rationalise standard functional group chemistry in mechanistic terms
- Separate and locate a range of low Mr substances of biological interest using thin-layer chromatography
- Accurately use a range of auto pipettes
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Competently use the spectrophotometer both in the visible and in the UV
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Calculate from spectrophotometric data: concentrations and molar/specific absorption coefficients
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Manipulate data and produce graphs using Excel
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Demonstrate use and understanding of mathematics in laboratory practice
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Demonstrate use and application of statistics and statistical analysis
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| Module Content |
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No.
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staff
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topic
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1
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SMR
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Intro to chemistry molecules & bonding
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2
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Functional groups, intermolecular forces
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3
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Examples of organic molecules, structure and bonding
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4
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Important reactions
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5
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Salts and ions
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6
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tutorial
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7
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Moles, molarity
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8
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Acids, bases, pH
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9
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Metals, metals in biology
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10
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Oxidation and reduction
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11
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Rates of reaction, catalysis, kinetics, activation energy
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12
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SMR
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tutorial
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13
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IDC
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Structure, hybridisation, polar covalent bonds
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14
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Isomerism, stereoisomersm, conformation
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15
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Introduction to reaction mechanisms
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16
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Alkene reactions
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17
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Alkyl halide reactions
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18
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Alcohols
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19
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Aldehydes and ketones
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20
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Aromatic and heterocyclic compounds
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21
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Carboxylic acids and derivatives
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22
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Amines
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23
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tutorial
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24-28
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AC
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Introduction to basic maths
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29-40
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AMK
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Introduction to basic statistics – lectures and labs
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41
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DS
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Intro to practicals, calculations, calibration
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42-43
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DS
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Practical intro to calibration, TLC
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44-46
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DS
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Practical spectrophotometry
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47-49
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IDC
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Practical pH titration
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50-52
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IDC
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Practical synthesis aspirin
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
| Lectures, practicals, tutorials |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, 8th edition, George I. Sackheim (ISBN:0-8053-3970-1)
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (ISE) 6th edition, John E. McMurray,
Cornell
University and Eric E. Simanek (ISBN: 0-495-01203-3), published by Brooks Cole 2007.
For Biochemistry practicals: Practical Skills in Biomolecular Sciences, 2nd Edition, Reed, Holmes, Weyers and Jones, published by Pearson. This is useful for other modules also.
An Arithmetic Companion for Biologists, S. Reddy (Editor compiled by G Hartman). You will have been issued a copy of this during induction week.
Maths for Chemistry, Monk P (2006), Published by
Oxford
University Press.
Statistics Explained, Steve McKilliup, published by Cambridge University Press, 2005 (ISBN: 0-521-54316-9).
Intuitive Biostatistics, Harvey Motulsky, published by Oxford University Press, 1995.
Statistics for People who (They Think) Hate Statistics, Neil Salkind, published by SAGE, 2003.
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| Last Updated |
4 May 2011 |
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