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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2006/2007
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Molecules and Cells 1 (BI0005)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : BIO-1-MAC Structure, organisation, and experimental investigation of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Structure and replication of nucleic acids. Structure and function of proteins, methods of purification and investigation, plus some particular examples. Cytoskeleton and cell motility. Biological membranes. Cell growth and differentiation. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Normally, prior attendance at Introduction to the Chemistry of Biology 1 or Biological Chemistry (Foundations) 1 and Quantification in the Life Sciences 1; concurrent or previous attendance at Biological Chemistry 1. Subject AreasHome subject areaBiology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K) Other subject areasBiomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 1st 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
1 of the following 2 classes
? Additional Class Information : Tutorials:Tu 10-11 or Tu 11-12 or Th 10-11 or Th 11-12 or Fri 10-11 or Fri 11-12. Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes to be added later.
Assessment Information
Essay, multiple choice questions, problems. 40% coursework, 60% degree examination.
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Dr Ann Haley Course Organiser Prof John Mason School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/ |
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