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Molecular Microbiology 3 (U00761)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 9  ? Acronym : BIO-3-MIC

Molecular Microbiology provides insight into the fascinating diversity of microorganisms and how they interact with their environment. Many of these interactions are of great benefit to man (e.g. for yoghurt and beer production), as well as harmful (e.g. infectious pathogens). The course explores the basic theory behind several of the most important microbial processes and examines how they operate at a molecular level. The course also has a substantial practical component which is designed to highlight the properties of living microorganisms in action. These practical sessions are aimed primarily at demonstrating how microorganisms can be characterised, controlled or harnessed.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Prior completion of Genes & Gene Action 2 and Microorganisms, Cells & Immunity 2

? Costs : Students must provide a lab coat, pen, indelible ink marker and notebook

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
21/09/2006 13:30 14:30 Lecture Theatre G10, Darwin Building + Outhouses KB

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 13:10 13:50 KB
Laboratory Monday 14:00 17:00 KB
Lecture Thursday 13:10 13:50 KB
Laboratory Thursday 14:00 17:00 KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

Assessment Information

Normally two items of in courses assessment plus one 2 hour exam.

Exam times

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

Contact and Further Information

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 Maurice Gallagher
Tel : (0131 6)50 5409/5414
Email : MP.Gallagher@ed.ac.uk

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

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

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