GENETICS

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Mr A M Cumming

Pre-requisites

BI 2002 and BI 20M1. BI 2504and BI 25M1 recommended. This is a “blocked” course extending over 6 weeks.

Overview

The origin and properties of genetic variation; chromosome structure and function; gene action in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; molecular biology of bacteria and viruses; population genetics in relation to evolution.
8 one-hour lectures per week, 4 one-hour tutorials and 3 practicals during the course.
1 three-hour examination (70%) and continuous assessment (30%). Oral examination for borderline candidates.
Students must pass both the coursework and examination parts of the course.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Connolly

Pre-requisites

GN 3502 and 90 other credit points at level 3. BT 3004 and MB 3003 strongly recommended.

Co-requisites

GN 4505

Overview

The formal teaching comprises a core lecture programme (thread 1) plus two options (thread 2) (each 15 hours 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 Genetics in detail 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 a tutor appointed by the Head of Department.
45 hours lectures over ten weeks (core lecture programme) plus 30 hours further contact time (covering two options) and two one-hour tutorials.
2 @ 3 hours exam at end Semester 1 (73%) and continuous assessment (27%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Connolly

Pre-requisites

GN 3502, IM 3802 and 60 other credit points at level 3. BT 3004 and MB 3003 strongly recommended.

Co-requisites

GN 4506

Overview

The formal teaching comprises a core lecture programme (thread 1) plus two options (thread 2) (each 15 hours 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 genetics and 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 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 hours lectures over ten weeks (core lecture programme) plus 30 hours further contact time (covering two options) and two one-hour tutorials.
2 @ 3 hours exam at end Semester 1 (73%) and continuous assessment (27%).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr I Stansfield and Dr B Connolly

Pre-requisites

GN 3502 and 90 other credit points at level 3. BT 3004 and MB 3003 strongly recommended.

Co-requisites

GN 4005

Overview

The core element of this 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

GN 3502, IM 3802 and 60 other credit points at level 3. BT 3004 and MB 3003 strongly recommended.

Co-requisites

GN 4006

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 or 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 1 (62%); continuous assessment (38%).