Undergraduate Course: Gene Expression and Microbial Regulation (BITE10010)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Biotechnology |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The aim of these lectures is to familiarise students with the variety of mechanisms responsible for regulating the expression of genetic information at the level of transcription and post-transcription mechanisms. This will cover both prokaryotes and eukaryotes with an introduction to RNA splicing. Genetic regulation in prokaryotes is discussed with respect to sigma factors, two component protein regulators and how this relates to microbial physiology. The second half of the course deals with the principles and applications of microbial regulation in biotechnology. Topics include protein secretion in pathogenesis, protein expression systems in biotechnology and the problems of antimicrobial resistance. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Lab Coats, Notepads, Marker Pens |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 24,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
72 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Gene Expression and Microbial Regulation | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| Exam |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | BITEGEMicRe |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Garry Blakely
Tel: (0131 6)50 5356
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr Edward Lithgow
Tel: (0131 6)50 8638
Email: |
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