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Undergraduate Course: Genomes and Genomics 3 (BILG09005)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biological Sciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryComplete genomic DNA sequences have now been published for more than 900 bacteria and Archaea, and for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Caenorhabditis elegans, Arabidopsis thaliana and Drosophila melanogaster. A 'draft' version of the human genome is available, and this and many other genome sequencing projects will be completed in the next few years. The study of complete genomes provides new insights into the working of living systems at the most fundamental level, with important implications for understanding the evolutionary development of organisms and for practical applications in biotechnology and human health. The lecture course will be complemented by laboratory practicals and by weekly 'Technology Sessions' which will give first-hand experience of the experimental techniques of genomics and of computer data analysis and bioinformatics.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Genes and Gene Action 2 (BILG08003) AND Evolution in Action 2 (BILG08005) AND Molecular Genetics 3 (BILG09002)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Students should supply a notebook and marker pen.
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 27, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 34, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 132 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Normally 1 item of in-course Assessment plus one 2 hour exam.
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
Increased understanding of biological processes.
- To introduce and review the development and prospects for genomic analysis
- To outline present understanding of genome structure, function and evolution
- To understand the use and value of high-throughput experimental techniques including DNA hybridisation arrays and protein 2-D gel technology
- To provide a thorough grounding in bioinformatics - computer-based handling and analysis of sequence and other genomic data
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsGen3
Contacts
Course organiserDr Sara Knott
Tel: (0131 6)50 5444
Email:
Course secretaryMiss Rachel Law
Tel: (0131 6)51 3689
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