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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Lab Coats, Notepads, Marker Pens |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 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 | | 1-10 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-10 | | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 09:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Darwin G10 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Gene Expression and Microbial Regulation | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| Exam |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Keywords | BITEGEMicRe |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Garry Blakely
Tel: (0131 6)50 5356
Email: Garry.Blakely@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Lesley Cochrane
Tel: (0131 6)50 8638
Email: Lesley.Cochrane@ed.ac.uk |
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