Molecular & Cellular Biology (MIU44002)
This module is part of the core curriculum.
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Module Name | MIU44002 - Molecular and Cell Biology |
| Module Credit Value | 10 Credits |
| Module Coordinator | Dr. Marta Martins |
| Lecturers | Microbiology Academics and External Disciplines |
| Contact Hours |
30 lectures |
| Recommended Reading List for self-guided study |
Students will be provided with primary research articles and scientific reviews on specialised research topics for self-guided study. |
Short Content Overview
This module builds on the core concepts of bacterial and eukaryotic gene expression studied in the Junior Sophister year and introduces students to "up to the minute" developments in research in this area. Lecture topics include the dynamic genomes of bacteria and eukaryotic organisms with an emphasis on yeasts, the compaction and reorganisation of chromatin and the bacterial nucleoid during gene expression, chromatin modification, biogenesis of RNA, including RNA polymerase II transcription, RNA processing, and export form the nucleus. Lectures on the interaction of viruses with the host cell machines are provided and students are introduced to the world of small RNA and the role of small RNAs in viral pathogenesis.
Students in their fourth year have an opportunity to explore, in detail, the major areas of Microbiology under the themes of (a) Molecular and Cellular Biology, and (b) Microbial Pathogenicity. The themes are covered in two Core Modules: MIU44002, and MIU44003. Lectures on the core themes are compulsory for all students. Each 10 ECTS module requires lecture attendance by students, self-directed study guided by recommended reading material, and further reading beyond the course.