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Module Title	Microbiology and Genetics II
Module Code	BE233
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Professor Paul Cahill	Office Number	X219
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
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ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
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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)

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