This 15-credit module is designed for students whose principal discipline is not Biochemistry, but whose interests lie in the broad area of biological...

Essential Protein Structure and Function (BIOC0006)

This 15-credit module is designed for students whose principal discipline is not Biochemistry, but whose interests lie in the broad area of biological sciences. It is primarily a lecture-based module with tutorials and a dry lab practical on protein structures. The module covers key topics in protein structure and function. The depth of understanding of these topics that the students will attain will equip the student for final year studies in non-molecular based fields of biological science such as Anthropology, Psychology, and Physiology, or in some cases Human Sciences.

Building on the basic knowledge of biochemistry established in BIOC0001 students will study major aspects of modern protein structure and function.

Lectures will cover four main areas:

Basics of protein structural folding and bioinformatics
	Protein structures of haemoglobin, collagen and membrane proteins and how these relate to their function
	Enzymology (basics, two-substrate enzymes, reversible and irreversible inhibition, allostericism, regulation) and Endocrinology (pituitary, thyroid, steroids)
	Therapeutic proteins (antibody structure and function; other proteins, enzymes and peptides used in therapies)

Project Management|Quality Management|Risk Management|Project Evaluation

Module Summary: This introductory optional module looks at some of the key issues and competences required within the built environment disciplines in context...

Strategic Quality and Project Management (BIDI0001)

Module Summary: This introductory optional module looks at some of the key issues and competences required within the built environment disciplines in context of quality and project management. The module takes a systems thinking focus, introducing concepts such as complexity through the lens of contemporary construction project management. The module explores the principles of procurement and contract selection and relates this to the strategic objectives of the promoter.

The aims of this module are to: 

Develop students’ awareness of core project management concepts relevant to the built environment including he project life cycle and the RIBA Plan of Work
	Introduce students to the commonly used methods of construction project procurement and contract
	Develop students appreciation of the complexity of construction projects through the application of systems thinking
	Introduce students to the standard methods of project evaluation
	Introduce students to the principles of design quality assessment through the application of standard methodologies
	Develop students awaress of benefits realisation management in the context of building projects