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Undergraduate Course: The Dynamic Cell 2 (BILG08009)

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 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Biology Other subject area Biomedical Sciences
Course website None
Course description This core biology course covers the dynamic nature of cells and the metabolic processes that occur in a regulated manner within cells. The lecture material is complemented by a graphics workshop, tutorials, laboratory practicals and sessions that follow-up some of the practical classes.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed ( Introductory Chemistry for Biologists (CHEM07001) OR Biological Chemistry 1A (CHEM08022)) AND Biological Chemistry 1B (CHEM08023)
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Quantification in the Life Sciences 1 (BILG08008) AND Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 (BILG08015)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-11 14:00 - 17:00
or 10:00 - 13:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 13:10 - 13:50
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Practical W 1000-1300 or 1400-1700 alt. weeks
Tutorial (90 mins) W 1115 or 1430 some weeks only.
Workshop (75 minutes) W 1000, 1115, 1400 or 1515 some weeks only
Follow-ups 1000-1050 alt. weeks
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of the basic unit of Biology - the cell - and its components and dynamic entities. Ability to understand quantitative aspects of biochemistry and to solve problems, evidenced by performance in in-course and examination problem questions.
Assessment Information
Degree examination in December.
Examination 65%,
In-course assessed (ICA) components 35%
The ICA work consists of 10% for a multiple choice test, 25% for an assessed problem.
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
It is possible, upon request, for TDC students to avoid being assigned to TDC classes after 13.50 on Weds.
Note: it is NOT possible for TDC students to have any commitments between 10.00 and 13.00 on Weds.
Contacts
Course organiser Prof Paul Barlow
Tel: (0131 6)50 4727
Email: Paul.Barlow@ed.ac.uk		 Course secretary Mr David Brewster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8643
Email: David.Brewster@ed.ac.uk
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