BIOCHEMISTRY

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr C K Pearson

Pre-requisites

BI 20M1 and BI 25M1, CM 2008, CM 2510, BI 2002 and CM 2511 strongly recommended.

Overview

This course explores the molecular mechanisms involved in controlling cell function, emphasising the role of protein:protein interactions. A study of the structural proteins required to maintain cell structure and cell division is followed by an in-depth discussion of the enzymes involved in regulating metabolism and maintaining homeostasis within the cell. Ligand-receptor interactions and intracellular signalling pathways illustrate how the cell reacts to external signals, while a review of the extracellular matrix and cell adhesion leads to a discussion of the molecular basis of oncogenesis and cell differentiation.
7 one-hour lectures per week. 1 two-hour tutorial every 2 weeks and an average of 9 hours’ laboratory practical per week.
1 three-hour written examination (80%) and continuous assessment (20%) consisting of an essay and practical reports.
Students must pass both the course work and examination parts of the course.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Connolly

Pre-requisites

BC 3804, BT 3004, MB 3003 and 30 other credit points at level 3.

Co-requisites

BC 4509

Overview

The formal teaching comprises a core lecture programme (thread 1) plus two options (thread 2) (each 15h contact time). The core (45 1 hour lectures) covers advanced aspects of protein structure, gene expression, developmental biology, cell biology and genome organisation and analysis. Each option will cover separate areas of biochemistry working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff. Three essays will be written and examined. All students are required to prepare for, and to attend, a reading party in the week prior to term. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of Department.
45 hour lectures over ten weeks (core lecture programme) plus 30 hours further contact time (covering two options) and two one-hour tutorials.
2 @ 3 hour exam at end Semester 1 (73%); continuous assessment (27%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Conolly

Pre-requisites

BT 3004, IM 3802, MB 3003 and GN 3502 or MC 3504.

Co-requisites

BC 4510

Overview

The formal teaching comprises a core lecture programme (thread 1) plus two options (thread 2) (each 15h contact time). The core (45 1 hour lectures) covers advanced aspects of protein structure, gene expression, developmental biology, cell biology and genome organisation and analysis. One option will cover biochemistry and one immunology in detail working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff. Three essays will be written and examined. One of the essays will be on an immunobiology. All students are required to prepare for, and to attend, a reading party in the week prior to term. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with a tutor appointed by the Head of Department.
45 hour lectures over ten weeks (core lecture programme) plus 30 hours further contact time (covering two options) and 2 one-hour tutorials.
2 @ 3 hour exam at end Semester 1 (73%); continuous assessment (27%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Connolly

Pre-requisites

BC 3804, BT 3004, MB 3003 and MC 3504.

Co-requisites

BC 4511

Notes

This course will not be available from 2004/05.

Overview

The formal teaching comprises a core lecture programme (thread 1) plus two options (thread 2) (each 15 h contact time). The core (45 1-hr lectures) covers advanced aspects of protein structure, gene expression, developmental biology, cell biology and genome organisation and analysis. Each option will cover separate areas of Biochemistry and Microbiology working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff. Three essays will be written and examined. The essays will be drawn from the Microbiology and Biochemistry lists. All students are required to prepare for, and to attend, a reading party in the week prior to term. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of Department.
45 hour lectures over ten weeks (core lecture programme) plus 30 hours further contact time (covering two options) and two one-hour tutorials.
2 @ 3 hr exam at end Semester 1 (73%); continuous assessment (27%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Connolly

Pre-requisites

BC 3804, BT 3004, MB 3003 and 30 other credit points at level 3.

Co-requisites

BC 4009

Overview

The core element of the course is a research project that involves 9 weeks laboratory work, starting one week prior to the beginning of Semester 2, and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. A project essay that covers the subject of the laboratory research will be completed and assessed as part of the Semester 1 Honours course. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 25 hours in the laboratory each week. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of Department.
9 weeks project work @ 25 hours per week.
1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations at end Semester 2 (62%); continuous assessment (38%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Conolly

Pre-requisites

BT 3004, IM 3802, MB 3003 and GN 3502 or MC 3504.

Co-requisites

BC 4010

Overview

The core element of the course is a research project that involves 9 weeks laboratory work, starting one week prior to the beginning of Semester 2, and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. A project essay that covers the subject of the laboratory research will be completed and assessed as part of the Semester 1 Honours course. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 25 hours in the laboratory each week. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the Semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of Department.
9 weeks project work @ 25 hours per week.
1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations at end Semester 2 (62%); continuous assessment (38%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Connolly

Pre-requisites

BC 3804, BT 3004, MB 3003 and MC 3504.

Co-requisites

BC 4011

Notes

This course will not be available from 2004/05.

Overview

The core element of the course is a research project that involves 9 weeks laboratory work, starting one week prior to the beginning of Semester 2, and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. A project essay that covers the subject of the laboratory research will be completed and assessed as part of the Semester 1 Honours course. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 25 hours in the laboratory each week. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the Semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of Department.
9 weeks project work @ 25 hours per week.
1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations at end Semester 2 (62%); continuous assessment (38%).