Module Details

Module Code: GENE7002
Title: Molecular Biology
Long Title: Molecular Biology
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4212 - Genetics
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers essential theory and techniques in molecular biology. Topics include genomic organization, gene expression, cloning, hybridization and PCR
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the genomic content of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
LO2 Describe the processes involved in gene expression and regulation.
LO3 Discern the appropriate methods to use for genetic analysis in specific situations.
LO4 Perform laboratory practicals that support module theory and analyse, collate and report on data generated.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Microbial genomes
Bacterial chromosome structure and replication. Mobile genetic elements.
Prokaryotic gene organisation, transcription and translation
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene organisation and function. Prokaryotic transcription and translation.
Common techniques in molecular biology: theory and practice
Cloning and restriction enzymes. DNA hybridisation. PCR and applications. Genome sequencing.
Regulation of prokaryotic gene expression
Promoter structure, well-characterized operons, positive and negative regulation. Catabolite repression.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Lab practicals
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Molecular Biology Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical Molecular Biology Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Laboratory reports and review of lecture material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Tropp BE. (2014), Principles of Molecular Biology, First edition. Jones and Bartlett Learning, [ISBN: 9781449689179].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Madigan and Martinko. (2014), BROCK: The biology of microorgansims, 14th Edition. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292018317].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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CR_SNHSC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition and Health Science 5 Mandatory
CR_SPHBI_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 5 Mandatory
CR_SAGBI_7 Bachelor of Science in Agri-Biosciences 5 Mandatory
CR_SBIBI_7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology 5 Mandatory