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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 1 (Cont.)

BSLP1101 Introduction to Laboratory Science 1 15 hrs ---
Profession
To introduce students to laboratory science related to the current situation of laboratory

science occupation in Macao. Contents: Introduction of laboratory science; Duties of
medical laboratory and public health laboratory scientists; History and development of
medical laboratory and public health laboratory profession; Professional ethics and
licenses; Visits to laboratory science profession related institutes.

BSLT1101 Basic Laboratory Techniques I 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with basic laboratory techniques that are essential for further practical
training in biomedical science areas. Contents: Laboratory safety; Operation and
calibration of basic scientific equipment, such as balance, thermometer, container;
Equipment for heating-up and temperature control; Freeze-drying equipment; Filtration
under vacuum; Aseptic laboratory techniques; Fume hood; Biological safety cabinet;
Anaerobic system (glove box); Thermocycler; Air sampler; ELISA reader; Separation and
purification of materials: recrystallization, distillation and extraction; Chromatography;
Thin-layer chromatography; Gas-chromatography; Liquid-chromatography;
Electrophoresis; Microscopy techniques and calibration.
BSLT1102 Basic Laboratory Techniques II 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with basic laboratory techniques that are essential for further practical
training in biomedical science areas. Contents: Laboratory safety; Operation and
calibration of basic scientific equipment, such as balance, thermometer, container;
Equipment for heating-up and temperature control; Freeze-drying equipment; Filtration
under vacuum; Aseptic laboratory techniques; Fume hood; Biological safety cabinet;
Anaerobic system (glove box); Thermocycler; Air sampler; ELISA reader; Separation and
purification of materials: recrystallization, distillation and extraction; Chromatography;
Thin-layer chromatography; Gas-chromatography; Liquid-chromatography;
Electrophoresis; Microscopy techniques and calibration.
BSMB1102 Microbiology 4 60 hrs ---

To equip students with the knowledge in microorganisms and their clinical significance,
which enable students to understand and manipulate basic microorganism analysis
techniques, and to establish their aseptic concept. Contents: Definitions, features and
classifications of microbes including bacteria, virus, fungus and parasites; Role of
microbes in human’s health and diseases; Host immunity, disinfection and sterilization;
Common bacteria, viral, fungal, and parasitic infection; Analytical techniques include
microscopy, culture and biochemistry characterization, aseptic techniques, and
microbiology laboratory safety.
BSOC1102 Organic Chemistry 3 45 hrs ---
To equips students with the knowledge in basic structures, properties and reactions of

organic compounds. Contents: Introduction; Properties and Structure of organic
compounds; Classification of organic compounds – hydrocarbons (aliphatic and aromatic
compounds) and their derivatives (alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, amine,
carboxylic acids and their derivatives-acid anhydrides, amide, ester); Reactions of organic
compounds; Organic compound analysis; Organic chemistry and daily life.

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