Structures and Functions of Proteins 3 (U01224)

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

1. To describe the structures of biological macromolecules, particularly proteins, in relation to their functions in catalysis, ligand binding, membrane transport and energy transduction, and to illustrate the types of experimental techniques used to study macromolecular structure and function.

2. To develop personal skills appropriate to a third-year biological science student, including competence in a range of laboratory techniques; the ability to analyse scientific papers; familiarity with the use of libraries and databases; the ability to present the results of experimental work concisely and accurately, both numerically and in writing, and to write about biochemical and molecular biological topics in a clear and well-organised manner.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Normally three of The Dynamic Cell 2, Genes and Gene Action 2, Microorganisms, Cells and Immunity 2 and Chemistry for Life Sciences 2.

? Costs : Students should provide a lab coat, note book and marker pen.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

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

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	09:00	09:50	Lecture Theatre 1, Dan Rutherford Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	KB
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	KB
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	KB
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	09:50	KB
Laboratory	Thursday	10:00	13:00	KB