School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-10031 Cell and Molecular Biology  
Co-ordinator: Prof Paul Eggleston    Room: Hux173, Tel:33027  
Teaching Team: Dr Mirna Maarabouni  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 1 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 734414
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
As for Principal Biology or Human Biology

Barred Combinations
None
Description

The module will examine the fundamental importance of cell and molecular biology in relation to complex living organisms. After a general exploration of cell structure, organelles, membranes and intermediary metabolism, the module concentrates on cell division by exploring the cell cycle, chromosome structure, mitosis and meiosis. Subsequently, the module tackles the concepts of DNA structure, replication, mutation and repair, leading to a description of how genes are expressed and regulated. The impact of man on genetics and cell biology is explored through a consideration of recombinant DNA technology and genomics. Finally, the module provides an introduction to the genetic basis of development. The associated practicals give a wide-ranging coverage of modern molecular techniques with which all biologists need to be familiar and provide opportunities to gain skills in information retrieval and oral presentation.
Aims
To examine the fundamental importance of cell and molecular biology in relation to complex living organisms.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Describe the general structure, organization and division of cells, including the cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Show an understanding of membrane structure and function and the processes and dynamics of cell metabolism. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Discuss chromosome and gene structure, DNA replication, mutation and repair and gene expression and regulation. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Understand the fundamental importance of protein structure and function in cell biology. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Describe and interpret the relevance of recombinant DNA technology and genomics in relation to human activity. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Discuss the genetic basis of development. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Understand how to investigate and analyse macromolecules such as DNA and proteins. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Understand how to prepare a report in the form of a scientific paper, working to tightly defined formatting guidelines. will be achieved by assessments: 2
Study hours
18 1-hour lectures = 18 h
7 3-hour practicals = 21 h
2 3-hour tutorials = 6 h
Private study and assessment = 105 h
Description of Module Assessment
01: 2 Hour Exam weighted 75%
Summative assessment
Objective examination of two hours duration, including multiple choice questions, true/false questions, interpretations and annotations.
02: Individual Report weighted 25%
Preparation of scientific paper based on practical work
Students will prepare a scientific paper based on a defined part of the practical course. This must be word processed and must conform to specific formatting guidelines that are set out in the module handbook. Satisfactory completion of this assessment is required in order to pass the module.
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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