Undergraduate Course: Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 (BILG08015)
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 1 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 |
Structure, organisation, and experimental investigation of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Structure and replication of nucleic acids. Structure and function of proteins, methods of purification and investigation, plus some particular examples. Cytoskeleton and cell motility. Biological membranes. Cell growth and differentiation. |
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 | Laboratory | | 1-11 | | | | 10:00 - 12:00 | or 10:00 - 12:00 | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Tutorials:Tu 10-11 or Tu 11-12 or Th 10-11 or Th 11-12 or Fri 10-11 or Fri 11-12. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | pencils / rubbers | Exam papers will arrive in envelopes in alphabetical order. | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | pencils / rubbers | Exam papers will arrive in envelopes in alphabetical order. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes to be added later. |
Assessment Information
| Essay, multiple choice questions, extended matching questions, problems. 40% coursework, 60% degree examination. |
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 Donald Macleod
Tel: (0131 6)50 5386
Email: Donald.Macleod@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Stacey Heggie
Tel: (0131 6)50 5988
Email: stacey.heggie@ed.ac.uk |
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