Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Integrated Biomedicine II
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
lsanchezga@uic.es
Introduction
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. On the other hand, the students of each course of Integrated Biomedicine (I, II and III) interact with each other in scientific communications in which some are evaluated speakers and the other evaluating members.
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.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
• 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 of the subject
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 person
Seminars. Practice preparation sessions: in these sessions the students will become familiar with the material and its use, define the protocols and calculations necessary to subsequently carry out the practices.
Laboratory practices. The student will execute the practical 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 lab coat is mandatory.
At the end of the subject there will be an exhibition in which the results will be presented and the work carried out will be discussed.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The total mark will be calculated based on the following weightings:
Students in first sitting:
- Experimental results: 50%. This note will be the average of the three results of the practices. To pass the subject it is mandatory to get an average of 4.
- Presentation of results and discussion: 30%. The presentation will include results as well as technical problems related to these practices.
- Laboratory notebook: 20%. The notebook will be evaluated by the teacher at any time during the course or at the end of it.
The teaching staff reserves up to 10% of the grade to be awarded for subjective arguments such as: involvement, participation, respect for the basic rules, etc.
Second call students: they will carry out a simulation of one of the practices carried out during the subject with the material provided. In addition, they will explain in detail the basis of the technique and the protocol to follow that has been defined and explained during the practices. Second call students will have the opportunity to rewrite the freedom in case it has been suspended. The maximum mark that can be chosen in the second call is 7.
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 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. Attendance at the seminars is not compulsory. However, it is highly recommended since it is in these sessions where the experiments to be carried out in the practical sessions are designed and prepared. Attendance and participation in class will be positively considered in the final evaluation.
4. The expulsion of a student from the laboratory classroom will mean the automatic failure in the subject.
5. 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.
Evaluation period
- E2 30/06/2023 A08 11:00h