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On completion of the module students will:
Know the main molecular components of biological systems and their functional role;
Understand the key interactions between atomic groups of biomolecules and their role in structural organisation and functioning of biomolecules;
Understand the molecular meaning and the role of temperature, pressure, entropy and energy in biomolecular transformations;
Have knowledge of the primary, secondary and tertiary structures of biopolymers, factors determining stability of the structures and conformational transitions in biopolymers and biomembranes;
Have knowledge of the self-organisation of lipids and other components of biomembranes;
Understand the fundamentals of biomolecular binding including binding affinities, energetics, effects of cooperatively and environmental conditions;
Understand the fundamental principles, energetics and functioning of biomolecular transport systems;
Understand the molecular principles of osmotic effects and transport of water;
Being able to apply the concepts of transition state, activation energies reaction rate laws and Michaelis-Menten equation for analysis of kinetics of molecular processes including enzyme reactions.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 12 |
Laboratories | 9 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 105 |
Entry to this module requires completion any one of the modules listed below, or their equivalent covering basic concepts of molecular structures and processes:
CHEM00010, 'CHEM00020, CHEM10010, CHEM10030, CHEM10040, CHEM10050, CHEM10070, CHEM10080, CHEM10090, CHEM10100, CHEM20090, BIOC00010, BMOL10030, CHEN10010
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Tutorial assesments | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Examination: Written 2 hour examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Lab Report: Lab performace and reports | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Review of results of tutorial tests at subsequent tutorials. Feedback individually to students on laboratory reports and tutorial tests from demonstrators and tutors.
Name | Role |
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Dr Demetra Achilleos | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Hans Eckhardt | Tutor |
Ms Aisling Fleming | Tutor |
Mr Eoin O'Neill | Tutor |
Emily Sheridan | Tutor |
Mr Patrick Waldron | Tutor |
Ms Eleanor Windle | Tutor |