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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOC0001)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Life Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Biosciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is only available to first year undergraduates for whom it is compulsory and as an option/elective to year 1 chemists, psychologists and BASc students. A Level Chemistry or equivalent is essential for students selecting this module as an option.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology aims to introduce some of the concepts and techniques which are important in the study of the biological sciences. The module is divided into three core subject areas which are Cell and Molecular Biology, Proteins and Enzymes and Metabolism.

At the end of the module you can expect to have covered the following subjects:

  1. Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Cellular diversity including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
  • Cellular functions and compartmentalisation
  • Microscopy 鈥� looking at light, florescence and electron microscopy
  • Recombinant DNA and genetic engineering
  • Nucleotide and nucleic acid
  • DNA replication and repair
  • Transcription and translation
  1. Proteins and Enzymes
  • Amino acids
  • Protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary)
  • The relationship between protein structure and function
  • Enzymes and enzyme kinetics
  1. Metabolism
  • Metabolic strategies and energy currency
  • Glycolysis
  • Fatty acid oxidation
  • Citric acid cycle
  • Amino acid catabolism
  • Oxidative phosphorylation

As well as attending the lecture series you will take part in three laboratory based practicals and two on-line practical simulation classes. There will be continual formative assessment followed by a data analysis test at the end of term 1 and a theoretical examination in Term 3.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
35% In-class activity
65% Fixed-time remote activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above. Please contact the department for more information.

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
477
Module leader
Dr Amanda Cain
Who to contact for more information
amanda.cain@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 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 exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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