MOL2011

Molecular biology: genes and their expression

(SCI)

Dr Andrew Davidson (Microbiology) and Dr Alan Neale (Biological Sciences)

6 points + Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour small group teaching or practical exercise per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: BIO1011 and BIO1022 + Prohibition: BTH2746

Synopsis: Topics include the molecular nature of nucleic acids and the mechanism by which they specify proteins; mutations and their consequences; the impact of viruses, mobile genetic elements and extranuclear organelle genomes on the genetic material of the nucleus; expression of genetic information and how it is regulated.

Assessment: Mid-semester test (45 min): 10% + Examinations (3 hours): 65% + Laboratory training: 15% + Syndicate sessions and assignments: 10%