Basics for Molecular Biosciences (BIOC0002)

This is a compulsory, skills-based module for all Biochemistry and Biotechnology students. The module takes place after the examination period in term three, occupying the last two weeks of term. All first years must attend lectures and complete exercises and workshops. Presentation skills are informally assessed, and feedback given. Students also carry out an extended laboratory practical in teams. There is no formal assessment for this module but non-attendance will result in a failure recorded on your transcript. There are no resits for this module.

After this course you will have gained information, key skills and techniques relating to your continued studies at UCL that you will apply in the following year. You will also have gained expertise in designing an experiment and working as a team to achieve an objective with a measurable output. You will have practiced different scientific communication styles and have first-hand knowledge of the research carried out in the department.

Indicative Lecture list

This year and next-information on second year module choices.

Introduction to protein practical.

Introduction to Year in Industry.

How to make great figures.

Energy Policy|Engineering in Society|Environmental Engineering|Environmental Physics

Distributed Energy|Heating &amp; Cooling|Renewables|Energy Storage|Smart Energy|Sustainability

Distributed energy systems are expected to play a strong role in the future smart energy system. This module builds on the Fundamentals of Smart Energy and the...

Smart Distributed Energy Systems (BENV0144)

Distributed energy systems are expected to play a strong role in the future smart energy system. This module builds on the Fundamentals of Smart Energy and the Built Environment module to focus on active energy demand technologies in the built environment, the potential for flexibility in their operation, and renewable energy technologies. It introduces the physical concepts underpinning these technologies, their interaction with the built form, how they may be controlled as part of a smart energy system, and the policies and market drivers for this transition to the way in which we consume and produce energy. Technologies include:  

Heating, cooling and a transition to low carbon heating: gas boilers, hydrogen boilers, combined heat and power, heat pumps, district heating and air conditioning.

Appliances and lighting.

Renewable energy generation and storage associated with the built environment – photovoltaics (PV), solar thermal, battery storage.