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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2004 - 2005
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Module Aims
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7 To provide the student with an overview of modern research and industrial applications of animal cell biology
7 To provide an appreciation of the applications of animal cell culture and related technologies and their applications in industry, research and medicine.
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Learning Outcomes
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7 The understanding of and familiarity with the main industrial, research, and biomedical ideas and applications associated with animal cell biology.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
2
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
2
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Independent Learning Time |
47
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Research, clinical and industrial applications of animal
cell culture, including:
· Cell and Tissue Engineering
· Scale-up of animal cell culture
· Mechanisms of drug resistance and cell death
· Differentiation of animal/human cells
· Animal cell culture techniques relevant to mRNA knockdown
(e.g. antisense andribozyme technology)
· How animal cells regulate gene expression, with emphasis
on translational control
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Recommended Reading: "Molecular Biology of the Cell" by Alberts, B., et al., (Garland Publishers)
List of up to date original papers and reviews will be provided to the students in each year
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BT | BSc in Biotechnology |
| BTPQ | Masters Qualifier in Biological Sciences |
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