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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Archived VersionThe Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study has been formulated as a dynamic online publication in order to provide the most up to date information possible. Master versions of the Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study incorporating all changes to date are archived twice a year on 1 September and within the first three University working days prior to the start of Semester 2 in January. Please note that some of the data recorded about this course has been amended since the last master version was archived. That version should be consulted to determine the changes made. Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 (U03797)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : BIO-1-MGC Structure, organisation, and experimental investigation of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Structure and replication of nucleic acids. Structure and function of proteins, methods of purification and investigation, plus some particular examples. Cytoskeleton and cell motility. Biological membranes. Cell growth and differentiation. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Normally, prior attendance at Introduction to the Chemistry of Biology 1 or Biological Chemistry (Foundations) 1 and Quantification in the Life Sciences 1; concurrent or previous attendance at Biological Chemistry 1. Subject AreasHome subject areaBiology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K) Other subject areasBiomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 1st year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
1 of the following 2 classes
? Additional Class Information : Tutorials:Tu 10-11 or Tu 11-12 or Th 10-11 or Th 11-12 or Fri 10-11 or Fri 11-12. Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes to be added later.
Assessment Information
Essay, multiple choice questions, problems. 40% coursework, 60% degree examination.
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Kelly Hutchison Course Organiser Dr Donald Macleod School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/ |
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