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Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology for Human Sciences (BIOS0005)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Life Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Biosciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is compulsory for and restricted to 1st Year students on the BSc Human Sciences and the MSci Human Sciences and Evolution programmes.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Content:

BIOS0005 provides an introduction to molecular biology, cell biology and evolution for Year 1 students on the Human Sciences degrees. It facilitates academic and social bonding amongst the students through regular group presentations and tutorials, and a group project.

Students will develop independent learning, problem solving, writing, and presentational skills.

Indicative lecture list (based on a typical year's syllabus):

Molecular Biology (five lectures covering the following topics):

  • Introduction and biological membranes
  • Cellular and subcellular imaging
  • The molecules of life
  • Nucleic acids and DNA
  • DNA replication
  • Gene expression
  • Protein expression

Cell Biology (five lectures covering the following topics):

  • Cell membranes, protein synthesis, trafficking and exocytosis
  • The cytoskeleton
  • Cell motility
  • Intracellular transport
  • Cell division
  • Cell signalling and Cell death

Evolution

  • Evolution of Multicellularity

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
50% Fixed-time remote activity
25% Coursework
25% Group activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
38
Module leader
Dr Tom Hawkins
Who to contact for more information
thomas.hawkins@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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