Cell and molecular biology III and basic haematology
Cell and molecular biology III
Dr M K Trembath (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Objectives This unit aims to extend the core in this discipline. Students should also develop an appreciation of cell and molecular biology as providing the scientific basis for understanding many abnormal (or disease) conditions that have relevance to medicine.
Synopsis Cell and tissue architecture, especially the structure and dynamics of cell membrane; chromosomes and gene expression, including principles of gene cloning; molecular aspects of cell growth and differentiation, including the impact of viruses on cell function. Lectures are supplemented by small discussion group syndicate sessions where students discuss selected topics with an emphasis being given to their medical implications.
Assessment Examination (including content of syndicate sessions) 2 hrs: 100%
Prescribed texts
Alberts B and others Molecular biology of the cell 3rd edn, Garland, 1994
Recommended texts
Darnell J and others Molecular cell biology 2nd edn, Scientific American, 1990
Basic haematology
Professor M T W Hearn (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) and Dr D Bowden (Anatomy)
Objectives On completion of this unit, students should have developed an understanding of the fundamentals of molecular, cellular and clinical haematology.
Synopsis The development and morphology of the cellular components of blood, red blood cells, anaemia, vitamins B12 and folic acid, iron metabolism, the function and disorders of white blood cells, coagulation and platelet function and measurement in haematology.
Assessment Examination (held in conjunction with `Cell and molecular biology III') 1 hr: 100%
Prescribed texts
McKenzie S B Textbook of haematology Lea and Febiger, 1988
or
Hoffbrand A V and Petitt J E Essential haematology Blackwell Science
or
Haen P J Principles of haematology Brown, 1995
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