Core Module Information
Module title: Applications of Molecular Biology (Sri Lanka)

SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MIC10805
Module leader: Nicole Payton
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

To study this module you will need the learning equivalent to the module listed below or have passed this module:

BMS09803 Molecular Genetics [Sri Lanka]

Description of module content:

Analysis of eukaryotic and prokaryotic genome organisation. Identification/classification of repetitive DNA sequences on human genome structure and evolution. Mini-satellite DNA and short tandem repeats (STRs). DNA sequences as unique identifiers: DNA profiling in forensic science. Genomics and proteomics – technologies and application; Microarray technology and applications; Bioinformatics – use of databases and tools for comparison of DNA and protein sequences. PCR and protein engineering – PCR-based genetic engineering techniques, qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative PCR, real-time PCR, applications in molecular analysis. Gene cloning and expression in heterologous hosts – technology, applications, identification of potential problems associated with expressing proteins in foreign hosts. Recombinant DNA technology - cloning vectors, expression vectors, reporter systems, applications in biotechnology and medical research.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: Analyse and interpret features of genome organisation.
LO2: Compare and contrast the properties, distribution and behaviour of different DNA sequence elements found in the human genome and evaluate the applications of this knowledge in biomedical and forensic laboratories.
LO3: Critically appraise PCR, and “omics” technologies and their applications in the analysis of genomes and gene expression.
LO4: Analyse and interpret data from DNA sequencing, microarrays and PCR analysis.
LO5: Compare and contrast strategies for gene cloning and genetic engineering, including heterologous gene expression.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, BLENDED,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: SRI LANKA
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Nicole Payton
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 4 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Contact Module Leader
Online Guided independent study 60 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 121 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1,2,3,4 & 5 14/15 HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Report 40 4 10 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 1000 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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