Undergraduate Molecular Biology 2014-2015

30 credits

Level 3

First Term

a course detailing for the first time how a cell really works; we reveal and explain how cell biology is governed by a cell's molecular biology and biochemistry;
a course placing a high value on its teaching and learning; all lecture material supported by non-assessed workshops – your chance to team-work, ask questions and enjoy the science;
contains an extended research practical; you carry out lab research to understand how cells responds to starvation stress, and write up in research paper format;
we teach how to access the scientific literature and write successful essays, preparing you for Honours year

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30 credits

Level 4

First Term

The course also teaches you about the scientific methods and discoveries that lie behind the above topics and covers detailed examples from the current scientific literature

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60 credits

Level 4

Second Term

development of skills in time-management;
development of expertise in experimental design and execution;
acquisition of technical skills and the capacity to follow written instructions;
acquisition of skills in data analysis and interpretation;
maintaining a laboratory notebook;
ability to write a concise thesis;
ability to present the major findings of the project to a general audience

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0 credits

Level 4

Second Term

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0 credits

Level 4

Second Term

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51cg