Subject

Integrated Biomedicine II

  • code 13490
  • course 2
  • term Semester 2
  • type OB
  • credits 3

Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Teaching staff

Introduction

In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.

The Integrated Biomedicine II course is part of a block of three subjects covered in the second semester of the first three courses (Integrated Biomedicine I, II, III). These subjects are intended, as the name implies, to integrate the concepts that have been worked on in each corresponding course, solving a basic, clinical or technical problem by pooling the concepts that have been presented so far. Each of these subjects has a specific teaching methodology and activities. The Integrated Biomedicine II approach focuses on mastering practical aspects of day-to-day laboratory work.

Pre-course requirements

Basic and general knowledge of techniques of biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, genetics and laboratory work dynamics.

Objectives

1. Work semi-autonomously with techniques in the field of biomedical research in small groups, assimilating the completion of a protocol in the research laboratory.

2. Create and maintain the laboratory notebook.

3. Expose and critically analyse the results and technical problems in a "group seminar" format. Discuss the results obtained based on the previous literature.

4. Evaluate a scientific communication made by students from other courses.

Competencies

• Integrate the basic concepts related to the field of biomedicine both theoretically and experimentally.

• That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the competencies that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.

• That students have the ability to collect and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.

• That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialized and non-specialized audience

• Develop the ability of analysis and synthesis

• Develop the ability to solve problems.

• Develop the organization and planning capacity appropriate to the moment.

• Know how to communicate, make presentations and write scientific papers.

• To be able to teamwork.

• Be able to carry out autonomous learning.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes that will be required of the students will be linked to the selected competences in each case. Among others, the student:

• Integrates the concepts learned during the course and is able to summarise and present the knowledge in different formats.

• Develops basic generic skills.

• Understands and chooses the appropriate methods to carry out genetic, molecular and cellular practices in the biomedical laboratory.

• Integrates biomedical concepts to solve theoretical and practical questions and problems related to health sciences.

• Understands and critically evaluates original and reviewed scientific articles in the field of biomedicine, and can defend the results in front of a specialised audience.

Syllabus

• Preparation of laboratory techniques (protocols, solutions, reagents, biosecurity in the laboratory)

• Semi-autonomous execution of techniques related to: cell cultures, proteins, nucleic acids.

• Preparation of the laboratory notebook.

• Presentation of results and discussion of technical problems.

• Assessment of scientific communication carried out by students from other courses.

Teaching and learning activities


In blended

Seminars. Practice preparation sessions: in these sessions the students will prepare, under the supervision of the teacher, the reagents and material that they will use in the practice. They will also become familiar with the material and its use.

Laboratory practices. The student will carry out the practice session that has been previously prepared, in small groups and under the supervision of the teacher. The teacher will ensure the safety of the students and give basic instructions, but the students are responsible for the correct execution of the protocol. The use of a gown is mandatory.

Evaluation systems and criteria


In blended

The total of the mark will be calculated based on the following weightings:

 

Students in first sitting:

• Experimental results: 50%. This mark will be the average of the three results of the practice. To pass the course, it is compulsory to obtain a 4 as the minimum mark of the average.

• Presentation of results and discussion: 20%. The presentation will include results, as well as technical problems related to this practice. The assessment of scientific communication will also be discussed.

• Laboratory notebook: 20%. On the last day the notebook will be delivered to the teacher who will have to evaluate it. The notebook will be returned after the exam period.

• Peer assessment: 10%. Students will evaluate other students who will conduct scientific communication. The teacher will assess the student's evaluative criteria.

Students taking the second sitting will take a written test about the content of the classes. The maximum mark they can achieve is 7. The exam will be a test with 4 response options, counting +1 for correct answers and -0.25 for errors.

 

General points to bear in mind about the assessment system:

1. In order to pass the course and obtain an average with the marks of all the assessments, a minimum average of 4 must be obtained in the three laboratory experiments.

2. Attendance at seminars and practices is compulsory. Failure to attend some of the sessions must be justified due to force majeure and will be studied individually by the teacher.

3. The expulsion of a student from the laboratory classroom will mean the automatic failure in the subject.

4. Misuse of electronic devices such as mobiles, tablets or laptops may lead to expulsion from class. Improper use is understood to be the recording and dissemination of both students and teachers during the different sessions.

Bibliography and resources

Bibliography will be specific for each practice and will be indicated in each session.

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