Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
4109BMBMOL-JAN-CTY
Aims
To enable students to understand the importance of the molecular mechanisms underpinning molecular biology. This will then allow for the introduction of omics and model organisms.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription and translation processes.
2.
Demonstrate familiarity with the mechanisms of DNA damage and repair.
3.
Describe Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance in humans.
4.
Collect, interpret and present genetic and biological data.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Genetics: Mendelian genetics, principles of inheritance, structure and function of genes, human variation, evolution, and population biology.
Basic molecular biology: DNA structure/function, histones, prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA replication, prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription, translation, operons, post translational modification, DNA repair.
An introduction to omics, model organisms, and recombinant DNA technology.
Data analysis using R.
Module Overview:
This module will teach the essentials of genetics and molecular biology to allow the beginning of growth in understanding in these areas.
This module will teach the essentials of genetics and molecular biology to allow the beginning of growth in understanding in these areas.
Additional Information:The module will provide an introduction to the aspects of molecular biology and genetics which underpin further study of Biomedical Science. Material delivered in lectures will be supported with practical classes relating to molecular biology and genetics.