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Laboratory Course in BiochemistryLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 5O00EX24

Credits

5 op

Objectives

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Enrolment period

22.11.2023 - 13.05.2024

Timing

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laboratory Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
  • Tuuli Välineva
  • Mirja Niskanen
Person in charge

Eeva-Leena Tuominen

Groups
  • 23LATELAB

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation (pre-lab preparation, laboratory work and laboratory skills), seminar, laboratory report, and assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Laboratory work
Seminar
Laboratory report, assignments

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Literature on Biochemical methods, e.g. Wilson, Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Contact teaching: 36 h
Independent work. ~99 h

Further information

Admission to the laboratory work course requires an approved grade from at least one sub-exam of the Biochemistry theory course 5O00EW34-3006 and completion of the method section (method presentation and tasks).
Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported beforehand to the teacher and the lab partner. Compensation for absence is agreed with the teacher.

Enrolment period

22.11.2023 - 07.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 11.03.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laboratory Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
  • Tuuli Välineva
Person in charge

Eeva-Leena Tuominen

Groups
  • 22LATE

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation (pre-lab preparation, laboratory work and laboratory skills), seminar, laboratory report, and assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lecture
Laboratory work
Seminar
Laboratory report, assignments

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Literature on Biochemical methods, e.g. Wilson, Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Contact teaching: 50 h
Independent work. ~85 h

Further information

A qualified grade from the course Biochemistry is required for attending the laboratory course.
Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported beforehand to the teacher and the lab partner. Compensation for absence is agreed with the teacher.

Enrolment period

23.11.2022 - 09.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 11.05.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laboratory Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
  • Tuuli Välineva
  • Soili Lehtonen
Person in charge

Eeva-Leena Tuominen

Groups
  • 21LATE

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

Exam after laboratory practicals.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation (exam, pre-lab preparation, laboratory work and laboratory skills), seminar, laboratory report, assignments and .Moodle reporting in pairs.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exam
Laboratory work
Seminar
Laboratory report, assignments and Moodle reporting

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Literature on Biochemical methods, e.g. Wilson, Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Contact teaching: 50 h
Independent work. ~85 h

Further information

A qualified grade from the course Biochemistry is required for attending the laboratory course.
Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported beforehand to the teacher and the lab partner. Compensation for absence is agreed with the teacher.

Enrolment period

25.11.2021 - 05.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 14.03.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laboratory Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Laboratory Engineering
Teachers
  • Sari Leinonen
  • Tuuli Välineva
  • Soili Lehtonen
Person in charge

Tuuli Välineva

Groups
  • 20LATE

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- work safely in biochemistry laboratory
- utilize the most common laboratory devices and equipment used in the biochemistry laboratory
- perform analyses using most common biochemical methods
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- Protein and enzymatic analyses

Prerequisites (course unit)

Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods at the basic level. Students report the results obtained but their interpretation of the results may have significant shortcomings. There are shortcoming in the students' laboratory working skills. The student participates in the group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students are able to carry out analyses using the most common biochemical methods. Students are capable of self-directed work in the laboratory using mainly written instructions and are able to plan and schedule their work. Students understand the principles of the analysis methods and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. Students work in the laboratory skillfully. The student is capable of working in a group, and is able to plan the laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students are able to competently carry out analyses using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are capable of self-directed and well-planned working in the laboratory with the help of written instructions. In their lab work students show their problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of the analysis methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results with expertise, compare them to literature. The student is capable of working in a group in a targed-oriented manner, and is able to organise the laboratory work.

Exam schedules

Preliminary test 11.1.2022. Exam material: Group work presentations on working methods prepared in the biochemistry theory course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation (preliminary test, pre-lab preparation, laboratory work and laboratory skills), seminar, laboratory reports and assignments.
Preliminary test can have a positive effect on the grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures
Preliminary exam
Laboratory work
Seminar
Laboratory reports and assignments

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Literature on Biochemical methods, e.g. Wilson, Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Contact teaching: 50 h
Independent work. ~85 h

Further information

A qualified grade from the course Biochemistry is required for attending the laboratory course.
Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported to the teacher and the lab partner. Compensation for absence is agreed with the teacher.