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Undergraduate Molecular Biology 2015-2016

MB3006: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL

30 credits

Level 3

First Term

  • a course detailing for the first time how a cell really works; we reveal and explain how cell biology is governed by a cell's molecular biology and biochemistry; 
  • a course placing a high value on its teaching and learning; all lecture material supported by non-assessed workshops – your chance to team-work, ask questions and enjoy the science; 
  • contains an extended research practical; you carry out lab research to understand how cells responds to starvation stress, and write up in research paper format; 
  • we teach how to access the scientific literature and write successful essays, preparing you for Honours year

 

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MB4050: HONOURS ADVANCED MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

30 credits

Level 4

First Term

  • This course covers four main areas of advanced research-led molecular biology:
    • Genome Organisation and Analysis
    • Evolution of Protein Structure and Function
    • Control of Gene Expression
    • The Dynamic Cell
  • The course also teaches you about the scientific methods and discoveries that lie behind the above topics and covers detailed examples from the current scientific literature
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MB4502: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY HONOURS RESEARCH PROJECT

60 credits

Level 4

Second Term

  • development of skills in time-management; 
  • development of expertise in experimental design and execution;
  • acquisition of   technical skills and the capacity to follow written instructions;
  • acquisition of skills in data analysis and interpretation; 
  • maintaining a laboratory notebook;
  • ability to write a concise thesis;
  • ability to present the major findings of the project to a general audience
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MB4901: MOLECULAR & CELL BIOLOGY HONOURS EXAM DATA ANALYSIS PAPER

0 credits

Level 4

Second Term

  • this is a non-credit bearing course code for the Honours Data Analysis Exam
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MB4902: MOLECULAR & CELL BIOLOGY HONOURS GENERAL ESSAY EXAM

0 credits

Level 4

Second Term

  • this is a non-credit bearing course code for the Honours General Essay Exam
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