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
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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: 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 | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | 10:00 - 12:00 | or 14:00 - 15:50 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | King's Buildings | Laboratory | Practical Groups 2 & 4 (alternative weeks) | 1-11 | | | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | King's Buildings | Laboratory | Practical Groups 1 & 3 (alternative weeks) | 1-11 | | | 10:00 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Swann Lecture Theatre |
| Additional information |
Laboratory W 1000-1300 or 1400-1700, alternate weeks
Tutorial W 1000-1200 or Th 1400-1600, alternate weeks |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | pencils / rubbers | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | pencils / rubbers | |
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 |
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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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