Undergraduate Course: Genes and Gene Action 2 (BILG08003)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Biology |
Other subject area | Biomedical Sciences |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The 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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| 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 |
| Course Start Date |
13/01/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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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 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
10 %,
Practical Exam
20 %
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| 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 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| An understanding of basic molecular genetic processes and an ability to handle epxerimental data to derive conclusions. |
Assessment Information
| In-course problem. In-course assessment = 30%, examination = 70%. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | GGA2 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Heather Mcqueen
Tel: (0131 6)50 5819
Email: h.mcqueen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Carolyn Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8651
Email: Carolyn.Wilson@ed.ac.uk |
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