For level 1 and 2 courses, please refer to entries under Biology
Level 3
- GN 3502 - GENETICS
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- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Mr A M Cumming
Pre-requisites
BI 2002 and BI 20M1. BI 2504and BI 25M1 recommended. This is a “blocked” course extending over 6 weeks.
Overview
The origin and properties of genetic variation; chromosome structure and function; gene action in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; molecular biology of bacteria and viruses; population genetics in relation to evolution; developmental genetics in model organisms; plant genetics. One essay will be written and examined.
Structure
8 one-hour lectures per week, 4 one-hour tutorials and 3 practicals during the course.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three hour examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%) Resit: As for main exam.
Level 4
- GN 4007 - GENETICS A
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- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr Berndt Mueller
Pre-requisites
GN 3502 and 90 other credit points at level 3; BT 3004 and MB 3003 strongly recommended.
Co-requisites
GN 4507, MB 4050.
Overview
The formal teaching comprises two options each 15h contact time. Each option will cover seperate areas of Genetics working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff. Two essays will be written and examined. All students are required to prepare for, and to attend, a reading party in the week prior to term.
Structure
Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 2 elements (33%), in-course assessment in the form of two essays, 4 elements (67%) in the form of a single three hour exam paper.
Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.
- GN 4008 - GENETICS IMMUNOLOGY A
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- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr Berndt Mueller
Pre-requisites
GN 3502, IM 3802 + BT 3004, MB 3003 strongly recommended.
Co-requisites
GN 4508, MB 4050.
Overview
The formal teaching comprises two options each 15h contact time. Each option will cover seperate areas of Genetics working from the original literature under the supervision of 1-3 members of staff. Two essays will be written and examined.
Structure
All students are required to prepare for, and to attend, a reading party in the week prior to term. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 2 elements (33%), in-course assessment in the form of two essays, 4 elements (67%) in the form of one single three hour exam paper.
Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.
- GN 4507 - HONOURS GENETICS B
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- Credit Points
- 60
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Schofield
Pre-requisites
GN 3502 and 90 other credit points at level 3. BT 3004 and MB 3003 strongly recommended.
Co-requisites
GN 4007, MB4050
Overview
The core element of this course is a research project that involves 10 weeks laboratory work and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the Semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations (70%); in-course assessment (30%).
Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.
- GN 4508 - HONOURS GENETICS (IMMUNOLOGY) B
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- Credit Points
- 60
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Schofield
Pre-requisites
GN 3502, IM 3802 and 60 other credit points at level 3. BT 3004 and MB 3003 strongly recommended.
Co-requisites
GN 4008, MB4050
Overview
The core element of the course is a research project that involves 10 weeks laboratory work and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis or the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the Semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 @ 2 hours, 1 @ 3 hours and 1 @ 4 hours examinations (70%); in-course assessment (30%).
Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.