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BC4314: HONOURS BIOCHEMISTRY - OPTION 2 (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

  • This course provides an advanced insight into molecular events that ultimately lead to cancer.  It covers the mechanisms that prevent cancer by for example ensuring genome stability, and how events such as viral infections can interfere with these mechanisms and promote cancer formation.  In addition, the course provides insight into stem cell biology and its applications. Teaching will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops and tutorials. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Berndt Mueller

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Programme Level 4

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

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course focuses on molecular events and biochemical processes that cause cancer. In addition, it provides insight into stem cell biology and its applications.

In the tutorial, you will get a better understanding of the scientific process by critically engaging with primary research literature. A literature review will further enhance subject-specific knowledge and communication skills.


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 70
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

In-course assessments will provide written comments and feedback. Opportunity for whole-class feedback will be provided during exam information and problem-solving sessions.

Learning Outcomes
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Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
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Feedback

In-course assessments will provide written comments and feedback. Opportunity for whole-class feedback will be provided during exam information and problem-solving sessions. 

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Formative Assessment

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Course Learning Outcomes

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