Postgraduate Course: Practical Applications of Systems and Synthetic Biology (PGBI11053)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Postgraduate |
Other subject area | Biology |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will provide a forum for students to assimilate, design, and critique research problems related to Systems and Synthetic Biology. Lectures will comprise one of three types:
1) An assigned paper from leading areas of research in the field which will be discussed and critiqued by both the instructor and students.
2) An external expert in the field who will present their research to the students (1 hour), followed by a 1 hour discussion period led by the speaker.
3) A problem-based lecture where the students (together with the instructor) will design and interpret likely outcomes from experimental approaches related to Systems and Synthetic Biology. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students should finish this course with a strong ability to problem solve and consider the best approach to an experimental problem, and to apply these approaches to the design, critique, and interpretation of experiments.
This course will provide preparatory background for the Laboratory Module in Semester 2. |
Assessment Information
Written Exam (70%)
Prepared Seminar (20%)
Class Participation (10%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
1. Basic concepts in experimental design
2. Literature review of latest topics in Systems/Synthetic Biology
3. Invited lectures from experts in the field
4. Problem-based approach to design of a research project. |
| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Peter Swain
Tel: (0131 6)50 5451
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Course secretary | Miss Vicky Mactaggart
Tel: (0131 6)51 7052
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