SM3001: FRONTIERS OF MOLECULAR MEDICAL SCIENCES (2020-2021)

Last modified: 24 Jun 2020 14:31

Course Overview

this course covers many of the core technologies
that are essential for advanced research in Molecular Medical and related
sciences;
you will gain cutting edge, in depth and
focussed knowledge of core experimental approaches and technologies and their
practical applications in a research-based context;
you will acquire core practical laboratory
skills;
this course will prepare you for advanced study
of molecular medical sciences;
wider transferrable skills such as analytical
thinking, problem solving and advanced laboratory techniques are interwoven
strands aimed at developing graduate attributes and employability

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	3
Session	First Sub Session	Credit Points	30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr I.R. Greig

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

One of BI2002 Genes and Evolution (Passed) or BI2017 Genes and Evolution (Passed) or BI20M3 Molecular Biology of the Gene (Passed) or BI25M5 Microbes, Infection & Immunity (Passed)
Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

SM3002 Frontiers of Biomedical Sciences (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

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.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

1 Science Laboratory during University weeks 9, 11, 13 - 14
1 during University week8
1 Tutorial during University weeks 9 - 10, 12, 16
2 Tutorials during University week13
1 Workshop during University week14

More Information about Week Numbers

In light of Covid-19 and the move to blended learning delivery the assessment information advertised for courses may be subject to change. All updates for first-half session courses will be actioned no later than 1700 (GMT) on 18 September 2020. All updates for second half-session courses will be actioned in advance of second half-session teaching starting. Please check back regularly for updates.

Summative Assessments

20% Computer Programme Practical

25% Exam Essay Style Answer for One Set of Lectures

25% Problem Solving Question

30% Presentation Style explanation (ppt) on one topic

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome