Undergraduate Course: Signal Transduction (BICH10013)
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 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Biochemistry |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This topic will provide an overview of how signal transduction protein complexes transmit information via cell surface receptors, into the cytosol and into the nucleus. This will focus on the principal mechanisms of regulation between signalling molecules and on how they have evolved to allow the efficient transmission of messages via phosphorylation of proteins. The topic will focus on intracellular signalling through distinct classes of specific interaction domains in receptors, protein kinases and phosphatases which leads to the formation of signaling protein complexes. Some emphasis will be on the techniques by which novel signal transduction pathways are elucidated. This part will largely involve data interpretation by the participants. Assessment will be by short talk ("journal club" style) and a poster presentation describing a relevant paper that you will be assigned. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Notepads |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| Essay |
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 |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Paul Mclaughlin
Tel: (0131 6)50 7060
Email: paul.mclaughlin@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Vicky Mactaggart
Tel: (0131 6)51 7052
Email: Vicky.Mactaggart@ed.ac.uk |
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