Research Techniques in Cell Biology and Biophysics (LMCB0002)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences
Teaching department: Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Students attend one of either the weekly internal seminars that take place in the Division of Biosciences or the LMCB. In addition, students attend at least one seminar given by an external speaker in Biosciences, the LMCB or IPLS each week. A tutorial series on cutting edge techniques in cell biology and biophysics is coupled with lab visits to explore the technology in more detail. Assessment of student performance is via a 150-word web page written in a conversational/informal style (a blog) on the content of one of the external seminars and via a 2000-word comparative review of a cell biological or biophysical technique where the technique chosen is compared to alternative methodologies and its contribution/potential contribution to the field discussed. In addition, the students attend Skills Exchange Workshops in the LMCB, a post-doc/PhD student led workshop discussing new techniques, equipment, software or hardware being used in the Division. CV workshops and practice interview
sessions are also available for students applying for PhD programmes and positions.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Who to contact for more information: julie.pitcher@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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