Molecular Biology (C7004)
Molecular Biology
Module C7004
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
Despite the diversity of life, the molecular mechanisms that ensure the flow of genetic information from one generation to the next, and the expression of genes from DNA to protein via an RNA intermediate, are remarkably conserved. This module aims to teach fundamental mechanisms such as DNA replication, transcription and translation. You will also learn about how the structures of nucleic acids and proteins relate to their functions. Finally you will find out how the tools of molecular biology such as cloning and PCR allow us to manipulate and understand genes and proteins.
Module learning outcomes
Summarise basic aspects of Nucleic acid structure and how genes are expressed
Outline basic principles of how gene expression is regulated
Summarise the basic principles of protein structure and function and summarise key methodology used in genetic engineering
Explain the basis of selected laboratory methods used to study cells and biomolecules and demonstrate an ability to process and analyse experimental data
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 8 | 50.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 50.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Pre Lab | 1 hour | 01010101000 |
| Autumn Semester | Post Lab | 1 hour | 00000000110 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00222222220 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000011011 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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