< Back to the full list

Spectroscopy & spectrometry

Calibration Curves in Spectrophotometry

No items found.

Learn about calibration curves and their applications. Practise generating a calibration curve and estimating the protein concentration of some unknown samples from their absorbances.

Request a demo
See skills
arrow_downward

Learning outcomes

  • Consider when it may be appropriate to use a calibration curve
  • Generate a calibration curve using different concentrations of a stock solution
  • Use a calibration curve to determine the concentration of an unknown solution
No items found.
chevron_left
chevron_right

Skills

Designing and Planning Experiments

  • When is it appropriate to use a calibration curve vs the Beer-Lambert Law
  • What is required to generate a calibration curve 
  • How to choose a sensible range of protein concentrations to generate a calibration curve for a Bradford assay

Interpreting and Analysing Data

  • How to use a calibration curve to estimate the protein concentrations of samples

Concepts, Principles and Theories

  • How a Bradford assay can be used to assess total protein concentration in a sample

Learn more about our approach to skills
Caroline Smith
University of Westminster

“The impact of the pre-super-lab activities was also noted by academics, with one commenting they were genuinely impressed with how good their group's basics of pipetting was after they had completed the LabSims.”

Details

Degrees

Biochemistry
Biomedical science
Biological science
Pharmacological science
Forensic science

Modules

Biological chemistry
Microbiology
Ecology & evolution
Pharmacology

Topic

Spectroscopy & spectrometry

Purchase option

Bioscience LabSim Library

Related products

Spectroscopy & spectrometry

IR: Recording Spectra

LabSim

Spectroscopy & spectrometry

IR: Fundamentals

LabSim

Spectroscopy & spectrometry

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

LabSim

Spectroscopy & spectrometry

IR: Assigning Peaks

LabSim
toggle video playback

What are LabSims?

Our virtual lab simulations enhance student learning by building confidence in practical skills.
  • Enhance student skills and accelerate learning with multiple opportunities to practise
  • Boost confidence and competency with enhanced support and personalised feedback
  • Engage and motivate with enjoyable, challenging learning experiences
LabSim product page
toggle video playback

What are Smart Worksheets?

Online, autograded assessment tool for advanced data analysis and calculation practice
  • Improve the student experience of assessment with immediate, targeted feedback
  • Save academic time by minimising repetitive marking for staff
  • Gain immediate insight into student progress with individual performance data
Smart Worksheets product page

Integrate with your LMS

Our products integrate with all major learning platforms, including Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Sakai and Brightspace or without any LMS using our LearnSci Direct Platform.
Learn more about LearnSci Direct.

See how our resources can enhance your student experiences

  • Try our resources for free
  • Get a live demonstration of our products
  • Become a partner and join our community
  • Talk to our team of experts
Request a demo
Image of a smiling student with a microscope