Postgraduate Course: Molecular Modelling (PGBI11078)
Course Outline
School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
Summary | ** Online Distance Learning Course **
The primary interface between the computational biologist and the molecular system of interest is the molecular model. This module will expose the student to the computational methods involved in structure based drug design. In particular it will focus on the tools used to examine and investigate molecular models (the molecular graphics program) as well as the computational techniques used to evaluate and optimise models. Additionally it will address the problem of model generation when little or no prior experimental data are available. |
Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Course Start Date |
21/09/2015 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Online Activities 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
78 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
50 % group assessment (including maximum 20% variation for Peer Assessment of contribution)
50 % electronic portfolio comprising learning log and contribution to Skills Profile
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Feedback |
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to
¿ Examine molecular models using a molecular graphics program.
¿ Extract key geometric data from a molecular model.
¿ Understand the operation of a molecular mechanics force field and its limitations.
¿ Understand the advantages and limitations of energy minimisation and molecular dynamics calculations.
¿ Create a simple homology model of a protein sequence and understand the limitations of this type of model
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | MolMod |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Paul Taylor
Tel: (0131 6)50 7058
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Course secretary | Miss Vicky Mactaggart
Tel: (0131 6)51 7052
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