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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Biological Sciences : Biology

Undergraduate Course: Genes and Gene Action 2 (BILG08003)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biological Sciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe concept of the gene, the nature of chromosomes, and genetic mapping. Molecular genetics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Protein synthesis and the regulation of gene expression. The manipulation of DNA.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 (BILG08015) AND ( The Dynamic Cell 2 (BILG08009) OR Evolution in Action 2 (BILG08005))
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 33, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 8, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 15, Online Activities 2, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 135 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 70 %, Coursework 10 %, Practical Exam 20 %
Additional Information (Assessment) In-course problem. In-course assessment = 30%, examination = 70%.
Feedback Not entered
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
Learning Outcomes
An understanding of basic molecular genetic processes and an ability to handle epxerimental data to derive conclusions.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information Laboratory W 1000-1300 or 1400-1700, alternate weeks
Tutorial W 1000-1200, W 1400-1700 or Th 1400-1600, alternate weeks
KeywordsGGA2
Contacts
Course organiserDr Heather Mcqueen
Tel: (0131 6)50 5819
Email: 		Course secretaryMrs Carolyn Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8651
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