CONTROL OF GENE EXPRESSION AND DEVELOPMENT AND FORM

Course Code

DB 4301

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M Collinson

Pre-requisites

DB 3001, BT 3007, DB 3801, DB 3501, DB 3502, DB 3802

Co-requisites

DB 4001, DB 4002, PY 4302

Overview

This course covers the role and regulation of gene expression, including post-transcriptional regulation and developmental and cell biology. One essay covering a topic relevant to the separate areas covered by the degree programmes will be written and examined.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 hour written examination (70%); continuous assessment (30%).

Resit: 2 hour examination.