Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | BASIC BIOLOGY FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY | ||
Code | CHEM227 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof M Brust Chemistry M.Brust@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2013-14 | Level Two | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to provide students with basic knowledge in molecular and cell biology, in particular, aspects of relevance to Nanotechnology. The module is conceptually divided in two closely interrelated parts, which are taught in an alternating fashion: · Part 1: Basic Biomolecular Chemistry: to introduce the important classes of biomolecules (nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) and some of their diverse roles in living organisms. In addition, an overview of the most important experimental methods of modern molecular biology is given. · Part 2: Biological Nanostructures and their Functions: based on the knowledge of function and structure of biomolecules gained in Part 1 the structural and functional organisation of biological nanostructures such as membranes and organelles is discussed. Particular emphasis is given to th e relation between function and complex organisation on the nanometre scale.
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Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should be able to:
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Syllabus |
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Part 1: Basic Biomolecular Chemistry · DNA and RNA structure and replication Regulation of gene activity · Protein biosynthesis · Proteinstructure and function (selected examples) · Polysaccharides in biological systems Cell communication · Lipids in biological systems · Selected biomolecular methods (separation techniques, PCR, electrophoresis, blotting)
Part 2: Biological Nanostructures and their Function
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module consists of 30 x 50-minute lectures to be given in the first semester. These lectures will be used to provide the background material necessary to succeed in this module. The lectures will be supported by six small group tutorials. In the tutorials students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge that have gained from the lectures to problems of varying difficulty. Students will also be given two sets of assessed work, either essays or extended problems, which they will be expected to complete in their own time, which will cover the two interrelated parts of this module. Successful completion of these problem sets will require the application of both knowledge gained from lectures and from reading around the subject and problem solving skills gained in the tutorials. Students will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours on each set of problems and an additional six hours perweek in private study related to this module.
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Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
6 |
36 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
30 lectures
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6 tutorials
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Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Examination | 3 hours | first | 80 | August resit opportunity for yr 2 students only. Yr 3 (and 4) resit at the next normal opportunity | ||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessed work: essays or extended problems | first | 20 | None | Standard University Policy applies - see Department/School handbook for details. | This work is not marked anonymously |
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