Laboratory Course in Biochemistry (4 cr)

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)

- analyses using biochemical methods

Assessment methods and criteria

Groups work 50 % of the grade
Laboratory work 50 % of the grade

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Presentations (Group work)
Laboratory work

Learning materials

Lab work instructions
Literature on biochemical methods, eg.: Wilson & Walker: Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Student workload

Lectures and exercises 42 h
Independent work 65 h

Further information

Daily attendance is necessary to carry out the course. Absences are reported to the teacher and the lab partner.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students are able carry out analyzes using the most common biochemical methods with guidance. Students understand the principles of the method of analysis of the basic level. Students report on the results obtained, but their interpretation may have significant shortcomings. Laboratory working skills have shortcomings.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students are able to carry out analyzes 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 analytical methods, and are able to interpret the results obtained and evaluate their reliability. Students are able to report the results clearly. The student work in the laboratory competently.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students are able to competently carry out analyzes using biochemical methods presented in the course. Students are able to work in the laboratory in a planned and self-directed manner mainly with the help of written instructions. The students show their lab working, the problem solving and organizational skills. Students can explain the principles of analytical methods in detail. The students are able to interpret their results in a versatile and critical manner and assess their reliability. Students are able to report on the results with expertise, compare them to literature.