? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : BIO-P-PMETSB

As structure determination of proteins relies heavily on the supply of suitable protein material, the preparative and analytical methods leading up to the X-ray diffraction or the NMR experiments are of eminent importance. Common methods of cloning, expression and analysis of proteins will be discussed. As a course outcome, the students should be familiar with all common methods and be able to start practical work with recombinant proteins.

? Pre-requisites : Entry to the course will be for students already holding (or expecting to hold) an Honours degree or equivalent in a biological subject such as biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, pharmacology. Students with a background in chemistry, physics, computer science or informatics will also be considered and those with other scientific or medical backgrounds should contact the Course Director.

? Costs : None

Home subject area

Postgraduate, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Wednesday 13:10 14:50 KB

Knowledge and appreciation of commonly used strategies for protein production and analysis in structural biology.

Written project proposal

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST June 1 -

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

Course Secretary

Ms Ellen Glendinning
Tel : (0131 6)50 7366
Email : ellen.glendinning@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Alastair Aitken
Tel : (0131 6)50 3721
Email : Alastair.Aitken@ed.ac.uk

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

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