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 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Biology |
Other subject area |
Biomedical Sciences |
Course website |
None |
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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. |
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. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes to be added later. |
Assessment Information
Essay, multiple choice questions, problems. 40% coursework, 60% degree examination. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Donald Macleod
Tel: (0131 6)50 5386/5819
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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