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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Genomes, Genes, Evolution and Heredity
Module Code BE541
School School of Biotechnology
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Module TeacherThecla Ryan
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module is designed to introduce students with no background in biology to the basic concepts of cell structure and function, genes, genomes and inheritance.

Learning Outcomes
1. 1. Describe the basic structure of a eukaryotic cell and its organelles.
2. Explain the general structure of a gene, the genetic code, and the outcome of gene expression.
3. Describe how eukaryotic genomes are organised into chromosomes and the structure of chromatin.
4. Explain the different types of genes that are found including gene families.
5. Describe the basic concepts of human inheritance and how this is studied.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36Basic Cell Biology
Tutorial17Cell Biology and Genetics
Independent learning172Reading list and study
Total Workload: 225

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Basic Cell Biology.
The molecules of life. Cell structure and function. Cell cycle. Meiosis and mitosis..

Genes.
Basic gene structure, the genetic code, transcription and translation. Gene families. Genetic mutations and polymorphisms..

Genomes.
Genome content- Eukaryotic versus Prokaryotic. Chromosomes and chromatin. Focus on the human genome: genetic and physical mapping..

Heredity.
Human inheritance of different types of traits. Pedigree analysis. linkage and genetic mapping..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment35% Examination Weight65%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Benjamin A Pierce: 2012, Genetics A Conceptual Approach, 4th, WH Freeman and Company, England,
  • Scott Freeman: 0, Biological Science,
  • Strachan and Read: 0, Human Molecular Genetics 3,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MBIOMSc in Bioinformatics
Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE541
Date of Last Revision31-JAN-12
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