Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Integrated Biomedicine II
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
For any questions, you can contact Jorge Pérez Valle via email at jperezv@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.
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
- 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 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
MCs: 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 MCs 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
- E1 09/05/2025 09:00h
- E2 02/07/2025 A04 11:00h