Undergraduate Course: Genomes and Genomics 3 (BILG09005)
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 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Biology |
Other subject area |
Biomedical Sciences |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Complete genomic DNA sequences have now been published for more than 900 bacteria and Archaea, and for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Caenorhabditis elegans, Arabidopsis thaliana and Drosophila melanogaster. A 'draft' version of the human genome is available, and this and many other genome sequencing projects will be completed in the next few years. The study of complete genomes provides new insights into the working of living systems at the most fundamental level, with important implications for understanding the evolutionary development of organisms and for practical applications in biotechnology and human health. The lecture course will be complemented by laboratory practicals and by weekly 'Technology Sessions' which will give first-hand experience of the experimental techniques of genomics and of computer data analysis and bioinformatics. |
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 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
- To introduce and review the development and prospects for genomic analysis
- To outline present understanding of genome structure, function and evolution
- To understand the use and value of high-throughput experimental techniques including DNA hybridisation arrays and protein 2-D gel technology
- To provide a thorough grounding in bioinformatics - computer-based handling and analysis of sequence and other genomic data
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Assessment Information
| Normally 2 items of in-course Assessment plus one 2 hour exam. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Garry Blakely
Tel: (0131 6)50 5356
Email: Garry.Blakely@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr David Brewster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8643
Email: David.Brewster@ed.ac.uk |
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