Legacy Code 300817

Coordinator Liza Cubeddu Opens in new window

Student Contribution Band

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Structure of DNA, genes and chromatin.
2. Key processes of DNA replication and protein synthesis including transcription and translation
3. Transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of RNA; epigenetics, polyadenylation, RNA splicing and RNA interference.
4. Analysis of DNA and RNA; Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, reverse transcriptase PCR, cloning, microarray analysis, and introductory bioinformatics.
5. Techniques of molecular biology; including laboratory practicals and skills in the design, analysis and interpretation of experiments.

Subject Content

Structure of DNA, genes and chromatin.
Key processes of DNA replication and protein synthesis including transcription and translation
Transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of RNA; epigenetics, polyadenylation, RNA splicing and RNA interference.
Analysis of DNA and RNA; Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, reverse transcriptase PCR, cloning, microarray analysis, and introductory bioinformatics.
Techniques of molecular biology; including laboratory practicals and skills in the design, analysis and interpretation of experiments.