BL3302 – Gene regulation

Ashley Pearson
Thursday 20 January 2022

BL3302 – Gene regulation


This module builds on material covered in BL2302 Molecular Biology. It first considers the structure of genes and the composition of genomes and then examines genetic activity in eukaryotes in relation to nuclear organisation, chromatin structure and epigenetic mechanisms. Regulation of expression at the levels of gene transcription, RNA processing, RNA stability and translation are next covered in detail, drawing particular attention to the nature of protein-nucleic acid interactions. Specific control mechanisms in different prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, induced by environmental, cell cycle, and metabolic signals are highlighted.


Skills acquired in this module:
Related Programme(s):
Animal Behaviour


Module Code:
BL3302

Semester:
1

Credits:
20

Module Organiser:
Dr David Hughes

Pre-requisite modules: BL2302 - Molecular biology, BL2306 - Biochemistry, and BL2309 - Applied Molecular Biology



MMS

Timetable:


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Reading List:


Reading list

Assessment:

3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

MMS assessment details

The following related information applies to all Biology modules:
School of Biology Marking Criteria:
School handbook

Late submission of continuous assessment work:
All late submissions of coursework that do not require electronic submission should be made via the late submissions box in the Biology Study Space, St Andrews New Technology Centre Building (beside the Teaching Office)

Exam details:
School handbook
Exam timetable:
Timetable

Expected attendance:
School handbook

Good Academic Practice & Avoiding Academic Misconduct:
School handbook

University Student Handbook:
University student handbook

School and University Regulations:
School and University regulations in the School and University Undergraduate Handbook relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, good academic practice and Academic Alerts.

School handbook
University student handbook

Staff:

Learning Outcomes:

Students completing module BL3302 successfully should be able to:

  • be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the topics outlined in this module
  • be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to the specific areas of study in other modules
  • be able to read research papers and listen to research talks with a better understanding
  • be able to express clearly the content of research papers
  • record experimental results and interpret data as well as report findings and conclusions in a precise and clear manner

Policies:

(Information in this section applies to all Biology Modules)

  • The procedures and regulations followed by the School of Biology are outlined in the University Handbook and in the School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook (https://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/05/Undergraduate-Handbook-2021-22.docx)
  • All coursework associated with the module must be completed and submitted by its due date.
  • Specific School regulations relating to absence reporting, penalties and rules for late submission of work, extensions for coursework, return of coursework, S-coding, Good Academic Practice and Academic Alert are stated in the School of Biology Undergraduate Handbook and students are required to carefully read these regulations.
  • Students are also referred to the University Handbook, available at:http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studenthandbook/

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