12
Mar
 2025
Practical Techniques for NQT Biologists All Events
Event Start: 09:00
Event Finish: 17:00

SSERC are delivering a 2-day course, based at SSERC HQ, to explore practical techniques applicable to senior phase biology, including National 5, Higher Biology and Human Biology and Advanced Higher Biology.    

This programme offers an excellent way of keeping up to date with developments in your subject area.  There will be ample opportunities to build new working relationships with other Biology teachers across the range of schools and local authorities in Scotland.     

The course is aligned to the GTCS Standards for Full Registration and the National Model for Professional Learning.   

 

Among the various techniques, you will explore:  

  • Bioinformatics platforms for phylogenetic analyses  
  • Colorimetry to monitor enzyme activity  
  • Chromatography to explore photosynthetic pigments in different plants  
  • The use of indicators to monitor respiration and photosynthesis  
  • The use of gas sensor technology to monitor respiration and photosynthesis  
  • The use of a simple immunoassay  
  • The use of simple (and free) online tools to process environmental data   
  • The use of electrophoresis to separate protein mixtures  
Course Dates: 12-13 March 2025
Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Course Leader

Annie McRobbie
01383 626070
annie.mcrobbie@sserc.scot

Accommodation

Overnight accommodation between day 1 and 2 can be provided on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis at a local hotel. Please refer to the cost tab for the residential course fees  

Location

The course will be held at SSERC in Dunfermline. Our SSERC buildings are at 2 Pitreavie Court, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU. SSERC is a short (5-10 minutes) walk from Rosyth railway station and close to the end of the A823(M) spur off Junction 2 of the M90 motorway. Car journey times (approximately): Edinburgh – 30 min; Glasgow – 60 min; Aberdeen – 2.5 hours; Inverness – 3 hours.

Cost

Subsidised course fee payable to SSERC (Residential, with accommodation) – £190

Subsidised course fee payable to SSERC (Non-Residential, no accommodation) – £80

The total course fee is £490 (Residential) and £380 (Non-Residential) but SSERC are subsidising this course fee to the value of £300

 

Among the various techniques, you will explore:  

  • Bioinformatics platforms for phylogenetic analyses  
  • Colorimetry to monitor enzyme activity  
  • Chromatography to explore photosynthetic pigments in different plants  
  • The use of indicators to monitor respiration and photosynthesis  
  • The use of gas sensor technology to monitor respiration and photosynthesis  
  • The use of a simple immunoassay  
  • The use of simple (and free) online tools to process environmental data   
  • The use of electrophoresis to separate protein mixtures  

 Learning Outcomes (LOs)  

On completion of the course, participants will be able to:  

  • demonstrate an enhanced portfolio of ideas for practical work across senior phase biology courses  
  • use a wider variety of teaching strategies to promote learning in science including demonstrations and scientific enquiry  
  • exemplify the importance of contemporary science and its applications in the context of the curriculum   
  • network with fellow professionals and explore mechanisms for ongoing support  
  • understand the range of opportunities within the wider STEM engagement portfolio which SSERC offers 
  • evaluate their own professional learning and its impact on learners 

 

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