Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
3461FNDSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
To provide an introduction to molecular biology and genetics (at NQF level 3) for students progressing to the Pharmacy programme.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe DNA replication, transcription and translation processes and demonstrate
understanding of their regulation
2.
Describe basic genetics (diversity, inheritance and evolution)
3.
Outline the cell cycle and be able to highlight the differences between mitosis and
meiosis
4.
Demonstrate an appreciation of modern molecular biology techniques
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:DNA (prokaryotic and eukaryotic), genes and chromosomes
DNA and protein synthesis
The cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis
Control of gene expression
Regulation of transcription and translation
Genetic diversity
Inheritance (chi-squared goodness of fit)
Populations: Hardy-Weinberg principle
Evolution
Using genome projects
Recombinant DNA technology
Genetic fingerprinting
Additional Information:To provide an introduction to molecular biology and genetics (NQF level 3) for students progressing to the Pharmacy programme.
A core module for all Level 3 students on Pharmacy with a foundation year. This module is Pass/Fail with a minimum 55% requirement in each assessed item.