Undergraduate Course: Gene Expression and Microbial Regulation (BITE10010)
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 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Biotechnology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The aim of these lectures is to familiarise students with the variety of mechanisms responsible for regulating the expression of genetic information at the level of transcription and post-transcription mechanisms. This will cover both prokaryotes and eukaryotes with an introduction to RNA splicing. Genetic regulation in prokaryotes is discussed with respect to sigma factors, two component protein regulators and how this relates to microbial physiology. The second half of the course deals with the principles and applications of microbial regulation in biotechnology. Topics include protein secretion in pathogenesis, protein expression systems in biotechnology and the problems of antimicrobial resistance. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Lab Coats, Notepads, Marker Pens |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, 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 - 12:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| Exam |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Bruce Ward
Tel: (0131 6)50 5370
Email: Bruce.Ward@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Lesley Cochrane
Tel: (0131 6)50 8638
Email: Lesley.Cochrane@ed.ac.uk |
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