Module: Microbiology and Genetics II

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Microbiology and Genetics II
Module Code	BE233
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Achilleas Floudas Semester 2: Achilleas Floudas Autumn: Achilleas Floudas
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Denise Harold Linda Holland Achilleas Floudas
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
The CA element is compulsory. If non-attendance (without extenuating circumstances), any resit will be capped at 40.

Description

To develop an understanding of the genetic complexity of biological systems To inform students on the current state of understanding of genetic structure and function in prokaryotes and eukaryotes To provide an overview of genetic mechanisms, heredity and evolution To elaborate and differentiate gene regulatory mechanisms and evolutionary patterns in microbial genomes

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the principles of Heredity and describe the current understanding of evolutionary principles
2. Outline the concepts of developmental genetics and explain how a differentiated state develops from an organism s genome.
3. Define the genetic complexity of biological systems and the current state of understanding of genetic structure and function in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
4. Differentiate gene regulatory mechanisms and evolutionary patterns in microbial genomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Lecture course
Directed learning	12	Test bank of genetic questions
Independent Study	89	Background study and learning
Total Workload: 125

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

Eukaryotic Genetics
Heredity - Historical Prospective, Mendelian Genetics, Extensions of Mendelian Genetics Quantitative Genetics, Linkage Crossing Over and Mapping in Eukaryotes, Mitosis and Meiosis, Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes, Extrachromosomal inheritance, Developmental Genetics, Genetics and Behaviour, Population Genetics, Evolution. Speciation

Bacterial and Fungal genetics
1. Genomes of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic microorganisms 2. Genetic mutations and DNA repair 3. Horizontal Gene transfer and antimicrobial resistance 4. Mechanisms of gene expression regulation 5. Bacteriophage gene regulation 6. Biofilm development 7. Quorum sensing 8. Microbiome and mycobiome genetics

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Written Exam	In-class test worth 10% of total module marks based on Eukaryotic Genetics lectures	10%	As required
Written Exam	In-class test worth 10% of total module marks on topics related to bacterial and fungal genetics lectures	10%	As required
Written Exam	80% in-class test on prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics and microbiology	80%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
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 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

30-MAY-11

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