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; developmental genetics in model organisms; plant genetics. One essay will be written and examined.

Structure

8 one-hour lectures per week, 4 one-hour tutorials and 3 practicals during the course.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three hour examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%) Resit: As for main exam.

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr Berndt Mueller

Pre-requisites

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

Co-requisites

GN 4507, MB 4050.

Overview

The formal teaching comprises two options each 15h contact time. Each option will cover seperate areas of Genetics working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff. Two 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.

Structure

Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 elements (33%), in-course assessment in the form of two essays, 4 elements (67%) in the form of a single three hour exam paper.

Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr Berndt Mueller

Pre-requisites

GN 3502, IM 3802 + BT 3004, MB 3003 strongly recommended.

Co-requisites

GN 4508, MB 4050.

Overview

The formal teaching comprises two options each 15h contact time. Each option will cover seperate areas of Genetics working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff. Two essays will be written and examined.

Structure

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 School.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 elements (33%), in-course assessment in the form of two essays, 4 elements (67%) in the form of one single three hour exam paper.

Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr A Schofield

Pre-requisites

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

Co-requisites

GN 4007, MB4050

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. 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 School.

Structure

9 weeks project work @ 25 hours per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations at end Semester 2 (70%); in-course assessment (30%).

Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr A Schofield

Pre-requisites

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

Co-requisites

GN 4008, MB4050

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. 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 School.

Structure

9 weeks project work @ 25 hours per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations at end Semester 1 (70%); in-course assessment (30%).

Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.