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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2006 - 2007
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Following on from module BE101, which, having introduced the concept of the cell, focuses on the basic biochemistry, physiology and molecular detail of animals and plants; this module covers three themes: (i) The diversity of the microbial world, and (ii) An introduction to cell culturing (growth under specified conditions for a specific purpose) - animal, plant and microbial.(iii) An introduction to genetics as it applies to all forms of life (with a particular emphasis on humans).
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The student will:
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Assume that a 0 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cell Culture (to encompass all cell types)(6 weeks)(to include an Introduction to `Diversity of Microorganisms''). Introduction to Microorganisms (12H) Bacteria ( Eubacteria/Archaebacteria)Protists/Algae/Fungi/Viruses. Biotech Applications: Disease/Medical & Sources of Commercial Products. Cell Culture (6H) - to include ALL cell types (plant/animal/microbe).Nutrient & other physical/chemical requirements.Sterility & Containment (Application: Food preservation)Fermentation (Batch/Fed-batch/Continuous).Applications: Recombinant protein (Humulin); Antibiotics; Subtilsin; Probiotics; Growth factors; Shikowin/BerberineGenetics (6 weeks) ·Introduction to Genetics: Different Investigative Approaches; Darwin & Evolution; genetic variation - central; Chromosome number - Karyotyping; Chromosome mutations, examples. Totipotency/Differentiated cells/Cloning - Dolly the sheep.·Mendelian Genetics( basic principles); Pedigree analysis; Morgan''s Fruit Flies- tracing a gene to a specific c/some. .Introduction to human genetic diseases (eg; PKU, CF, Hemophila and hemochromatosis). ·Structure and physical properties of DNA molecules.·Introduction to genes; The genetic code; Relationship between genes and proteins; Gene mutations (and consequences), examples; allele frequencies in different populations. Genetic testing/screening.·Applications of recombinant DNA technologies; Food, Health & Environment; GMOs. Production of genetically engineered pharmaceuticals, transgenic organisms, pharming.·Human Genome Project: Medical consequences and Ethical Issues; Model Organisms: Concept of comparative genomics (video); Concept of pharmacogenomics; Genetic databases: From Iceland to GATTACA (video) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Biology by S.S.Mader (WCB Publishers)Biology by N.A.Campbell and J.B.Reece (Benjamin Cummings) Biology of Microorganisms by Brock (Prentice hall) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AS | BSc in Analytical Science | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BT | BSc in Biotechnology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CES | BSc Common Entry into Science | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GCB | BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SCI | BSc Science International | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SE | BSc Science Education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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