Undergraduate Course: Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 (BILG08015)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Structure, organisation, and experimental investigation of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Structure and replication of nucleic acids. Structure and function of proteins, methods of purification and investigation, plus some particular examples. Cytoskeleton and cell motility. Biological membranes. Cell growth and differentiation. |
| Course description |
This course focuses on the molecular biology of living cells and the topics covered provide a strong foundation for all Biological Sciences degree programmes. The course examines the properties of the amino acids and the major aspects of protein structure and function, and the molecular techniques used in protein purification and analysis. The structure of nucleic acids is also covered in the course and the mechanisms by which duplication and expression of genetic information is carried out within the cell and also how genetic information can be studied and manipulated through genetic engineering. Cell membrane structure and function, the cytoskeleton and the cell cycle are further subjects in the course, as are aspects of cell differentiation and embryo development.
The major skills that you will develop in this course include: familiarisation with the major cellular constituents of the cell and their functional relationships; to gain experience in a variety of molecular biological techniques through practical sessions and problem solving.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 5,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 20,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 4,
Summative Assessment Hours 7,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
130 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
25 %,
Practical Exam
15 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
In-course problem (25% of final mark),
5x Practical Questionnaires (total 15% of final mark).
Degree Examination - multiple choice, short answer questions and problem question (60% of final mark).
40% coursework, 60% degree examination.
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes to be added later.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
Tutorials:Tu 10-11 or Tu 11-12 or Th 10-11 or Th 11-12 or Fri 10-11 or Fri 11-12. |
| Keywords | MGC1 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andrew Goryachev
Tel: (0131 6)50 7807
Email: |
Course secretary | Dr Ann Haley
Tel: (0131 6)50 5538
Email: |
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