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Programmes in Natural Sciences 2018/9


UXXX-AAB02: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry with Chemistry stream) with Study year abroad

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Possible DAPs for this programme:

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

  

Possible exit awards for this programme:

  • : Diploma of Higher Education
  • : Certificate of Higher Education


Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the .

Year 1: Part 1 Stage 1

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 1:
  1. Two all-year Chemistry units
  2. All units in blocks BC1.1 and Ls1.1
  3. One block of free options - either Environmental Studies, Mathematics, or non-science

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Biochemistry (BC1.1 & Ls1.1)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB10006 Cell & molecular biology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 BB10235 Biochemistry 1 for natural sciences 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 BB10004 Biochemistry 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 BB10005 Cell biology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Two units to be selected from this list (blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH10134 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table for Natural Sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY CH10136 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for Natural Sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY CH10138 From molecules to materials for natural scientists 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV1.1
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 XX10085 The Earth as an ecosystem 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 CH10226 Introduction to environmental and sustainable chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Optional units: Mathematics block M1.2
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 MA10201 Modelling the dynamics of life 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 MA10202 Modelling the dynamics of life 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Optional units: Non science options
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
S1 ED10001 Exploring effective learning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 ED10002 Learning: Theory & context 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .


Year 2: Part 2 Stage 2

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 2:
  1. Compulsory block BC2.1
  2. At least one block from Cell Biology (B2.3) and Developmental Biology & Neuroscience (B2.5)
  3. Two all-year Chemistry units
  4. One further block of free options if only one of blocks B2.3 and B2.5 was selected above (subject to pre-requisites)

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Biochemistry BC2.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20020 Protein structure 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 BB20018 Enzymology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Two Chemistry units to be selected from this list (C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3).
  • You may only select CH20150 from this list if you took CH10136 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10134 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
  • You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10138 (block C1.3) in Year 1.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY CH20148 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY CH20150 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
AY CH20152 Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM) 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3

Students on this stream must select at least one block from B2.3 (Cell Biology) and B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20024 The dynamic cell 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 BB20160 The dynamic cell 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5

Students on this stream must select at least one block from B2.3 (Cell Biology) and B2.5 (Developmental Biology & Neuroscience)

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB20149 Molecular genetics of vertebrate development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 BB20028 Molecular and cellular neuroscience 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV2.1
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 XX20001 Renewable energy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 XX30191 Sustainability 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Optional units: Non science options
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY PS20167 Cognitive neuroscience 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
S1 ED20003 Education in society 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 MN20072 Managing human resources 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 ED20126 Educational psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 MN20073 Marketing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Optional units: Mathematics block M2.2
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY XX20231 Mathematical and statistical methods for the life sciences 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .


Year 3: Part 2 Stage 3

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Compulsory study year abroad
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AY XX20116 Study year abroad 60 credits       [equivalent to 120 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .


Year 4: Part 3 Stage 4

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Students following this subject stream must take the following in Year 4:
  1. All units in block BC3.1
  2. Biochemistry project unit BB30042 in either S1 or S2. Students taking BB30042 in S1 must take either BB30161 or BB30169 in S2 (subject to pre-requisites); students taking BB30042 in S2 must take either BB30045 or BB30167 in S1(subject to pre-requisites)
  3. Two blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2, & C3.3)
  4. Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of non-science options in place of one Chemistry block.

Units which must be taken within this subject stream

Compulsory units for Biochemistry BC3.1

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30162 Protein synthesis, folding and turnover 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 BB40048 Enzymes: mechanisms, evolution and control in integrated biological systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Biochemistry Project Option A

Biochemistry majors must take BB30042 in either S1 or S2. Students who take BB30042 in S1 must select either BB30161 or BB30169 in S2.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30042 Final year project A 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]
S2 BB30161 Systems and developmental neurobiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 BB30169 Concepts in systems biology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Biochemistry Project Option B

Biochemistry majors must take BB30042 in either S1 or S2. Students who take BB30042 in S2 must select either BB30045 or BB30231 in S2.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 BB30045 Cell membranes 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 BB30231 Human genomics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Biochemistry majors must take BB30042 in either S1 or S2. Students who take BB30042 in S2 must select either BB30045 or BB30167 in S2.

Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S2 BB30042 Final year project A 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S1 CH30235 Organic chemistry of biomolecules 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.2
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S1 CH30203 Radiochemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30231 Porous materials 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


Optional units: Chemistry block C3.3
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S1 CH30218 Analytical chemistry for natural scientists 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30227 Advanced spectroscopic techniques 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]
S2 CH30239 Introduction to computational chemistry for natural scientists 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits]


Optional units: Non science options
Period
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
S1 ED30005 Science education in practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 MN20074 Digital business innovation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S1 PS30115 Contemporary educational psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 ED30006 Issues in science education 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 MN30076 Business strategy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
S2 PS30156 Affective neuroscience 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • .