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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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The Cell Cycle: DNA Replication, Segregation and Checkpoints (U02653)? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : BIO-4-GEdna The purpose of the cell division cycle is to ensure the accurate duplication of the cellular DNA and its partitioning into daughter cells. These lectures deal with the molecular mechanisms involved in the fundamental process of DNA replication and the controls regulating its occurrence during the cell cycles of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. In bacteria, cell growth and cell wall assembly are coordinated with cell cycle progress, and the assembly of a septum cross-wall is essential for cell division. Duplication of the genetic material becomes more complex in eukaryotic cells, as chromosomes are larger and DNA is tightly packed into chromatin. Controls called checkpoints prevent the cell from initiating late cell cycle events until earlier processes have been correctly completed. Failure of these checkpoints in vertebrate cells is implicated in some forms of cancer. Entry Requirements? This course is not available to visting students. ? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer ? Costs : Notepads Subject AreasHome subject areaDelivery Information? Normal year taken : 4th year ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Assessment Information
Exam - Week 12, Semester 1 (December)
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Miss Donna Wright Course Organiser Dr Peter Fantes School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/ |
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