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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Archived VersionThe Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study has been formulated as a dynamic online publication in order to provide the most up to date information possible. Master versions of the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study incorporating all changes to date are archived twice a year on 1 September and within the first three University working days prior to the start of Semester 2 in January. Please note that some of the data recorded about this course has been amended since the last master version was archived. That version should be consulted to determine the changes made. Genomes and Genomics 3 (U00669)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : BIO-3-GEN Complete genomic DNA sequences have now been published for more than 40 bacteria and Archaea, and for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Caenorhabditis elegans, Arabidopsis thaliana and Drosophila melanogaster. A 'draft' version of most of the human genome is available, and this and many other genome sequencing projects will be completed in the next few years. The study of complete genomes provides new insights into the working of living systems at the most fundamental level, with important implications for understanding the evolutionary development of organisms and for practical applications in biotechnology and human health. The lecture course will be complemented by laboratory practicals and by weekly 'Technology Sessions' which will give first hand experience of the experimental techniques of genomics and of computer data analysis and bioinformatics. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Normally Genes and Gene Action 2 and Evolution in Action 2. Molecular Genetics 3 is recommended. ? Costs : Students should supply a lab coat, notebook and marker pen. Subject AreasHome subject areaDelivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. Assessment Information
Normally 2 items of in-course Assessment plus one 2 hour exam.
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms Rebecca Carter Course Organiser Dr Dietlind Gerloff School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/ |
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