Unit name | Macromolecular Structure, Dynamics and Function |
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Unit code | BIOC20002 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Burston |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites | |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Biochemistry |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The unit develops material introduced in the Level C/4 units: BCC, BCP, Biological Chemistry 1A and Biological Chemistry 1B.
It covers the structure of proteins and how they are studied experimentally, how cells extract energy from their surroundings, how energy is utilised to power molecular motors and the movement of molecules around the cell, and how molecular motors are used in cellular activities and structures.
Teaching is normally delivered through lectures, practical sessions and data handling workshops.
The unit develops understanding the following areas:
Element 1: Protein Structure and Dynamics
Element 2: Molecular Motors
Element 3: Powering Biological Systems
The unit aims to develop the following skills:
After engaging with the unit, students should be able to:
The teaching in the unit is normally delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, workshops and practicals.
Coursework: 30%
Mid-sessional data handling assessment - 10%
End of unit exam: 60%
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.