Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Integrated Biomedicine III
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
Introduction
The Biomedicine Integrated III subject is part of a block of three placed in the second semester of each of the first three years (Integrated Biomedicine I, II, III). These subjects are designed, as their 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 received so far. Each of these subjects has a methodology and specific teaching activities. The Integrated Biomedicine III approach focuses on semi-autonomously mastering the practical aspects of the day-to-day laboratory, either in its prior preparation and organization or in situ. 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 dynamics of laboratory work.
Objectives
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Work semi-autonomously with techniques in the field of biomedical research in small groups, assimilating the completion of a protocol in the research laboratory.
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Learn to design an experiment with a specific purpose.
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Create and maintain the laboratory notebook.
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Present and critically analyze the results and technical problems in a "group seminar" format. Discuss the results obtained based on the previous literature.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CB01 - Students must demonstrate that they have and understand knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and it tends to be found at a level that, although it is based on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting-edge of their field of study.
- CB02 - Students must know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and have the competences that tend to be demonstrated through the creation and defence of arguments and the resolution of problems within their field of study.
- CB03 - Students must have the ability to bring together and interpret significant data (normally within their area of study) to issue judgements that include a reflection on significant issues of a social, scientific and ethical nature.
- CB04 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- CE20 - To resolve problems related to biomedical sciences, both at a theoretical and an experimental level, adding basic knowledge to clinical, pharmacological, pathological, technological and business knowledge in a cross-disciplinary way.
- CG07 - To incorporate basic concepts related to the field of biomedicine both at a theoretical and an experimental level.
- CT01 - To develop the organisational and planning skills that are suitable in each moment.
- CT02 - To develop the ability to resolve problems.
- CT03 - To develop analytical and summarising skills.
- CT04 - To interpret experimental results and identify consistent and inconsistent elements.
- CT05 - To use the internet as a means of communication and a source of information.
- CT06 - To know how to communicate, give presentations and write up scientific reports.
- CT07 - To be capable of working in a team.
- CT08 - To reason and evaluate situations and results from a critical and constructive point of view.
- CT09 - To have the ability to develop interpersonal skills.
- CT10 - To be capable of autonomous learning.
- CT11 - To apply theoretical knowledge to practice.
- CT12 - To apply scientific method.
- CT13 - To be aware of the general and specific aspects related to the field of nutrition and ageing.
- CT14 - To respect the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, and the promotion of human rights and the values that are specific to a culture of peace and democratic values.
Learning outcomes of the subject
The learning outcomes that will be required of the students will be linked to the selected competencies in each case. Among others, the student:
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Integrates the concepts learned during the course and is able to summarize and present the knowledge in different formats.
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Develops basic generic skills.
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Understands and chooses the appropriate methods to carry out genetic, molecular and cellular practicals in the biomedical laboratory.
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Integrates biomedical concepts to solve theoretical and practical questions and problems related to the health sciences.
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Understands and critically evaluates original and reviewed scientific articles in the field of biomedicine and is able to defend the results in front of a specialized audience.
Syllabus
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Preparation of laboratory techniques (protocols, solutions, reagents, biosecurity in the laboratory) and planning them throughout the session and in different weeks.
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Semi-autonomous performance of the experiments, where the teacher will supervise the students, as an observer, intervening only when strictly necessary.
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Creation of the laboratory notebook based on the knowledge acquired.
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Presentation of results and discussion of technical problems.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Case methods. Practice preparation sessions. In these sessions students will autonomously design and organize the experiments they will carry out and become familiar with calculations, the corresponding material and its use.
Laboratory practices: the student will carry out the practice that has been previously prepared, in small groups and under the supervision of the teacher. The teacher will ensure the safety of the students, while they will be responsible for the correct execution of the defined protocol. The use of a lab coat is mandatory.
At the end of the course there will be a presentation in which the results will be presented and work will be discussed.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The total mark will be calculated based on the following weightings:
Students in the first sitting:
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Experimental results: 50%. The practical execution and the obtained results will be taken into considereation, as well as punctuality and attitude during the sessions. To pass the subject it is mandatory to get at least a 4 in this part.
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Presentation of results and discussion: 30%. The presentation will briefly include the methodology carried out in the lab sessions and the results obtained, as well as technical problems that may have arisen during the lab sessions.
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Case methods: 10%. At the end of the case method, students will solve some exercises related to the given material.
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Test 1st day of practices: 10%. Students must read the lab guide before the start of the lab sessions. On the first day of lab sessions, they will take a multiple choice exam to demonstrate that they have read and understood the content of the practices.
Participation in ES-Day: students who participate in all sessions of Entrepreneurship & Social Day (E&S-Day) will receive 0.5 extra points on the final grade.
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. The maximum mark that can be chosen in the second call is 7.
General points to bear in mind about the evaluation system:
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Attendance at practical sessions and case methods is mandatory.
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The teacher reserves the right not to let the student in if they arrive late to class.
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The expulsion of a student from the laboratory classroom will mean the automatic failure in the subject.
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Misuse of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets or laptops can lead to expulsion from class. Improper use is understood to be the recording and dissemination of both the students or teachers during the different sessions.
Bibliography and resources
The bibliography will be specific for each practice and will be indicated in the corresponding session.
Evaluation period
- E2 19/06/2024 A09 14:00h