Module Identifier | BS13010 | |||||||||||||||||
Module Title | INTRODUCTORY MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS | |||||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2006/2007 | |||||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Michael K Winson | |||||||||||||||||
Semester | Intended for use in future years | |||||||||||||||||
Next year offered | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
Next semester offered | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
Other staff | Professor John Draper | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-Requisite | Normally A or AS level biology or its equivalent | |||||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 20 Hours. | ||||||||||||||||
Practical | 9 Hours. 3 x 3 hour Workshops | |||||||||||||||||
Assessment |
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1) Basic Understanding of:
i) what DNA is, its properties and how it replicates
ii) what mRNA is and how it is made
iii) what protiens are and how DNA encodes for proteins.
2) Provide an account of the following key molecular biology techniques:
i) polymerase chain reaction PCR
ii) restriction enzyme digestion of DNA
iii) DNA cloning
iv) DNA gell blot analysis
v) RNA gell blot analysis
vi) Western blot analysis
3) Basic understanding of bioinformatics associated with DNA and protein sequences
i) database structures
ii) tools for searching databases
iii) manipulating sequences.
Three computer workshop practical classes will introduce bioinformations methods for information retrieval and investigating the properties of genes and proteins.
Problem_solving | Identify problems Identify factors which might influence potential solutions Develop creative thinking approaches to problem solving Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of potential solutions Construct a rational proposal in response to a problem | ||
Communication | Read in different contexts and for different purposes Listen effectively Write for different purposes and audiences | ||
Improving own Learning and Performance | Devise and apply realistic learning and self management strategies. | ||
Information Technology | Use a range of commonly used software packages Prepare and input data Present information and data Use email/internet appropiately and effectively | ||
Application of Number | Obtain and interpret mathematical and statistical information | ||
Personal Development and Career planning | Develop awareness of personal skills, beliefs and qualities in realtion to course/career progression. |
This module is at CQFW Level 4