Unit 2: Learning Aim D
(Name)
Department of Science,
Biomedical Science, (School)
, Unit: 2 Learning Aim D
I have learnt several new skills in Unit 2 that will benefit me in the future. I am hoping to
study Biochemistry at university, and I have been provided with a foundation of practical
skills and knowledge to build upon.
The main techniques I have learnt in this unit are titrations, colorimetry, chromatography and
calorimetry. These techniques have been transferable into other Units. For example, in Unit 3
we have covered calorimetry, and being familiar with how to set up the experiment has been
helpful. Furthermore, the techniques I have learnt will be useful beyond college. I will need
to carry out several acid-base titrations in university, so being familiar with the correct
technique will be useful.
Table 1
Summary of skills I have learnt in Unit 2
Skills gained after completing Skills to develop further
unit 2
Weighing the sample I haven’t learnt anything more Practice using different types
about weighing. I have of weighing scales.
practiced the skills I already
knew with a wider range of
substances. I have got used to
weighing my sample three
times and calculating a mean
value.
Calibration I have learnt how to calibrate Practice calibrating different
weighing scales, digital types of equipment.
thermometers, alcohol
thermometers, pH meters and
pipettes.
Making standard solution I have learnt how to prepare a Making different standard
standard solution of sodium solutions.
carbonate.
Serial dilution I learnt to accurately prepare a Practice making more serial
serial dilution. dilutions.
Use of pipettes and burettes I have learnt how to fill a Learn how to use an electronic
pipette to the graduation mark pipette.
accurately. I have learnt how to
(Name)
Department of Science,
Biomedical Science, (School)
, Unit: 2 Learning Aim D
I have learnt several new skills in Unit 2 that will benefit me in the future. I am hoping to
study Biochemistry at university, and I have been provided with a foundation of practical
skills and knowledge to build upon.
The main techniques I have learnt in this unit are titrations, colorimetry, chromatography and
calorimetry. These techniques have been transferable into other Units. For example, in Unit 3
we have covered calorimetry, and being familiar with how to set up the experiment has been
helpful. Furthermore, the techniques I have learnt will be useful beyond college. I will need
to carry out several acid-base titrations in university, so being familiar with the correct
technique will be useful.
Table 1
Summary of skills I have learnt in Unit 2
Skills gained after completing Skills to develop further
unit 2
Weighing the sample I haven’t learnt anything more Practice using different types
about weighing. I have of weighing scales.
practiced the skills I already
knew with a wider range of
substances. I have got used to
weighing my sample three
times and calculating a mean
value.
Calibration I have learnt how to calibrate Practice calibrating different
weighing scales, digital types of equipment.
thermometers, alcohol
thermometers, pH meters and
pipettes.
Making standard solution I have learnt how to prepare a Making different standard
standard solution of sodium solutions.
carbonate.
Serial dilution I learnt to accurately prepare a Practice making more serial
serial dilution. dilutions.
Use of pipettes and burettes I have learnt how to fill a Learn how to use an electronic
pipette to the graduation mark pipette.
accurately. I have learnt how to
