Human Molecular Biology

Module code: BMD211

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1
Timetable:

Lecture
• Semester 1: Tuesday 10 am - 11 am
• Semester 1: Tuesday 11 am - 12 pm

IT Class
• Semester 1: Weeks 8: Tuesday 2 pm - 4 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 8: Tuesday 4 pm - 6 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 8: Wednesday 1 pm - 3 pm

Lab
• Semester 1: Weeks 9: Monday 2 pm - 5 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 9: Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
• Semester 1: Weeks 9: Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm

Contact: Dr Sergey Krysov
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: BIO163

In this module you will look at the following: Structure and organisation of eukaryotic genes; replication and repair of DNA; gene transcription; RNA processing; translation and post-translational processing; control of eukaryotic gene expression; generation of antibody diversity; recombinant DNA technology; basic principles of human molecular genetics; the Human Genome Project; pharmacogenetics and pharmagogenomics; transgenic and knockout mice; and gene therapy.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 75.0% Examination, 25.0% Coursework
Level: 5