Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
3421FNDSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
To provide an introduction to molecular biology and genetics (at NQF level 3) for students progressing to programmes of study offered in PBS.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Outline 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
Module Overview:
This module provides an introduction to molecular biology and genetics.
This module provides an introduction to molecular biology and genetics.
Additional Information:To provide an introduction to molecular biology and genetics (NQF level 3).