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BMOL30030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Regulation of Gene Expression (BMOL30030)

Subject:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Margaret McGee
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will be an advanced course on the transmission of genetic information. The primary focus will be to obtain a detailed understanding of the general and more specific mechanisms involved in the control of gene expression in both prokaryotic and in eukaryotic systems. The course will begin with the general mechanism of transcription, RNA polymerases and the various classes of transcription factors. Thereafter, specific aspects pertaining to general and specialised mechanisms of gene expression and transcriptional regulation in various prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems will be examined.This module is highly recommended for students intending to take GENE40030 in Stage 4.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:· Explain the fundamental mechanisms of transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes,· Explain the main factors regulating gene expression in those systems,· Through specific examples, describe various transcriptional regulatory mechanisms in either prokaryotes or eukaryotes,· Through specific examples and/or through laboratory-based practicals, describe the experimental approaches to investigate the control of gene expression in prokaryotes and/or eukaryotes.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

8
Autonomous Student Learning

66
Seminar (or Webinar)

24
Laboratories

15
Total

113

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module is comprised of 22 lectures and 4 x 3 hour lab based practicals (wet and dry lab based practical).

During wet based practical labs, students will be guided by an experienced teaching tutor.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

It is recommended that students taking this module will have successfully completed either BMOL20010 or GENE20010, or other modules with equivalent learning outcomes.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): End of trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No
Report(s): Practical lab reports Week 3, Week 5, Week 7, Week 9 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No
Exam (In-person): Practical exam Week 11 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students submit practical report within 1 week of undertaking the practical. Report grade and feedback is provided through Brightspace.

Name Role
Miss Sarah Buggle Tutor
Angelique Cheryl Tutor
Ms Emma Doyle Tutor
Elizabeth O'Gorman Tutor
Mr Rhys Orimaco Tutor
Mr Shafik Oubihi Tutor
Bella Raphael Tutor
Ms Jillian Scully Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 16:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Tues 10:00 - 10:59
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 11 Tues 10:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Tues 11:00 - 12:51
Autumn Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 9 Fri 10:00 - 10:57
Autumn Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 11 Fri 10:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 9 Fri 11:00 - 12:49
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