- Course Code
- BT 3007
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr K Shennan
Pre-requisites
BI 2002, BI 20M3 and BI 25M5. BI 25M6 strongly recommended.
Overview
This course describes and explains the theory and practice of the ‘tool kit’ that modern molecular biology uses to derive information about how biological systems function and interact. Detailing a wide and comprehensive range of molecular techniques, the material leads from basic molecular biology and the manipulation of DNA and RNA, through gene cloning and gene expression analysis, to studies of the function of genes and their protein products. This is followed by a consideration of the study of proteins themselves, together with their properties. Finally, the use of antibodies as molecular tools is considered.
Structure
4 one-hour lectures, 6 three-hour practicals and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%) consisting of a laboratory report and a laboratory-related exercise. Oral examination for borderline candidates. Students must pass both the coursework and examination parts of the course.
Resit: 1 three-hour examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%) consisting of a laboratory report and a laboratory-related exercise. Oral examination for borderline candidates. Students must pass both the coursework and examination parts of the course.