? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : BIO-2-GGA

The concept of the gene, the nature of chromosomes, and genetic mapping. Molecular genetics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Protein synthesis and the regulation of gene expression. The manipulation of DNA.

? Pre-requisites : Molecules and Cells 1 is recommended, as is prior attendance at The Dynamic Cell 2 or Evolution in Action 2.

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

Biomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 09/01/2007 10:00 10:50 Main Lecture Theatre, Swann Building KB

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 10:00 10:50 KB Lecture Thursday 12:10 13:00 KB Lecture Friday 10:00 10:50 KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type Day Start End Area Laboratory We 10:00 13:00 KB Laboratory We 14:00 17:00 KB

? Additional Class Information : Laboratory W 1000-1300 or 1400-1700

An understanding of basic molecular genetic processes and an ability to handle epxerimental data to derive conclusions.

In-course problem. In-course assessment = 30%, examination = 70%.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Nuria Fraile
Tel : (0131 6)50 8649
Email : nuria.fraile@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jeff Bond
Tel : (0131 6)50 5521
Email : jeff.bond@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/