For Level 1 and 2 courses, please refer to entries under Biology
Level 3
- BC 3804 - THE MOLECULAR CONTROL OF CELL FUNCTION
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- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr I J McEwan
Pre-requisites
BI 20M1 and BI 25M1, CM 2008, CM 2512, 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.
Structure
7 one-hour lectures per week. 1 two-hour tutorial every 2 weeks and an average of 10 hours’ laboratory practical per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (80%) and in-course assessment (20%) consisting of an essay and practical reports.
Students must pass both the course work and examination parts of the course.
Resit: As for main exam.
Level 4
- BC 4012 - BIOCHEMISTRY A
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- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr Berndt Mueller
Pre-requisites
BC 3804, BT 3004, MB 3003 + 30 other credit points at level 3.
Co-requisites
BC 4512, MB 4050.
Overview
The formal teaching comprises two options each 15h contact time. Each option will cover separate areas of Biochemistry working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff.
Structure
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. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 2 elements (33.3%), in-course assessment in the form of two essays, 4 elements (66.6%) 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.
- BC 4013 - BIOCHEMISTRY IMMUNOLOGY A
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- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr Berndt Mueller
Pre-requisites
IM 3802, BT 3004, MB 3003 and GN 3502 OR MC 3504.
Co-requisites
BC 4513, MB 4050.
Overview
The formal teaching comprises two options each 15h contact time. Each option will cover seperate areas of Biochemistry working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff.
Structure
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. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 2 elements (33.3%), in-course assessment in the form of two essays, 4 elements (66.6%)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.
- BC 4512 - HONOURS BIOCHEMISTRY B
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- Credit Points
- 60
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Schofield
Pre-requisites
BC 3804, BT 3004, MB 3003 and 30 other credit points at level 3.
Co-requisites
BC 4012, MB4050
Overview
The core element of the course is a research project that involves 10 weeks laboratory work and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. 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.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations (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.
- BC 4513 - HONOURS BIOCHEMISTRY (IMMUNOLOGY) B
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- Credit Points
- 60
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Schofield
Pre-requisites
BT 3004, IM 3802, MB 3003 and GN 3502 or MC 3504.
Co-requisites
BC 4013, MB4050
Overview
The core element of the course is a research project that involves 10 weeks, laboratory work and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. 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.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations (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.