BIOL2772 Molecular Biology

Professor Catherine Abbott

2017

4.5

4 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
1 x 1-hour workshop weekly
4 x 3-hour practicals per semester
2 x 1-hour on-line lectures weekly

1 1 of BIOL1102, BIOL1203
2 1 of CHEM1201, CHEM1101, CHEM1010
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)

In this topic, students will learn the principles and the regulation of: DNA structure, replication, damage and repair; gene transcription and translation; and protein synthesis, structure, folding and function. Students will gain an overview of the subject matter, will work in teams to apply their knowledge to solve problems in genetic engineering and will discover the relationship between DNA structure and function and develop skills in DNA manipulation, experimental design and scientific report writing.

The overall aim of this topic is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of DNA, RNA and proteins and to provide them with opportunities to apply their knowledge and understanding to the solution of 'real-world' problems related to genetic engineering.

At the completion of this topic, students are expected to be able to:

Develop their understanding of the concepts of molecular biology: from the processes and regulation of DNA structure, gene transcription and translation
Develop skills in independent and team-based laboratory work and practical skills in experimental design, handling and manipulating DNA
Perform routine numerical calculations required for the preparation of laboratory reagents and interpretation of experimental results
Maintain a laboratory notebook such that others can reproduce their work. This includes the presentation of experimental results in tables and figures in the laboratory note book and processing and interpreting results suitable for a formal report
Develop and apply their critical thinking skills in molecular biology
Develop their ability to present data and scientific ideas in writing, using scientific language or plain English as appropriate

Key dates and timetable

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