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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Biological Sciences : Molecular Biology

Undergraduate Course: The RNA World (MLBI10019)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biological Sciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryRecent years have seen a growing awareness of the major role played by RNA molecules and RNA processing in biological systems. The course will cover many aspects of the function, structure and evolution of RNA and will highlight the dual roles of RNAs as functional components of cells and major carriers and mediators of genetic information. Students progress will be assessed in course through presentation and discussion of research papers, and writing an essay.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2022/23, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  17
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 30, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 68 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Essay (80%) / oral presentation and discussion of scientific papers (20%)
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
(1) Students will gain an appreciation of history and the current state of RNA research. (2) Students will critically evaluate scientific papers. (3) Students will sharpen skills to communicate and discuss complex issues both orally and in writing.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsMLBIRNAWRLD
Contacts
Course organiserDr Sara MacIas Ribela
Tel: (0131 6)50 5515
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Course secretaryMiss Donna Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7051
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