215 modules found

  2. BL1101 - Biology 1

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    10.00 am; Practical classes one per week 2.00 - 5.00 pm Mon, Tue, or Wed
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%.

    This module is an introduction to molecular and cellular biology. It covers cell diversity and the origins of life, cellular structures and fundamental processes. The central…

  3. BL1101 - Biology 1

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    10.00-11.00am Monday to Friday; Practical classes one per week 2.00 - 5.00 pm Mon, Tue, or Wed
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%.

    This module is an introduction to molecular and cellular biology. It covers cell diversity and the origins of life, cellular structures and fundamental processes. The central…

  4. BL1102 - Biology 2

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    10.00 am, Practical classes one per week 2.00 - 5.00 pm Mon, Tue, or Wed
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%.
    Coordinator
    Dr I M Matthews

    This module provides an introduction to the diversity of life on Earth and will address key elements of organismal and ecological aspects of life. The module is divided into…

  5. BL1102 - Biology 2

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    10.00-11.00am Monday to Friday; Practical classes one per week 2.00 - 5.00 pm Mon, Tue, or Wed
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%.
    Coordinator
    Dr I M Matthews

    This module provides an introduction to the diversity of life on Earth and will address key elements of organismal and ecological aspects of life. The module is divided into…

  6. BL2300 - Research Methods in Biology

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 12.00 noon Tue, Thu (odd weeks) 12.00 noon Wed, Fri (even weeks) Practical classes: 2.00 - 5.00 pm Wed, Thu or Fri (weeks 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10)
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr V C J Dietrich-Bischoff

    This module will help students develop essential academic and transferable skills, with major emphasis on problem solving. It will provide an introduction to the scientific…

  7. BL2300 - Research Methods in Biology

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures:12.00-1.00pm Tuesday and Thursday (odd weeks), 12.00-1.00pm Wednesday and Friday (even weeks) Practical classes: 2.00-5.00 pm Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (weeks 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10)
    Assessment
    Coursework = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr V C J Dietrich-Bischoff

    This module will help students develop essential academic and transferable skills, with major emphasis on problem solving. It will provide an introduction to the scientific…

  8. BL2301 - Cell Biology

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 9.00 am Mon, Tue, Wed (odd weeks) 9.00 am Mon, Tue (even weeks) Practicals: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Mon or Tue (weeks 1, 3, 5, 8 & 10)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr F M der Weduwen

    The module will introduce the concept of 'a cell', moving on to discuss different types of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. The structure and function of a variety of sub-cellular …

  9. BL2301 - Cell Biology

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures:9.00-10.00am Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (odd weeks), 9.00-10.00am Monday and Tuesday (even weeks) Practicals: 2.00-5.00 pm Monday or Tuesday (weeks 1, 3, 5, 8 & 10)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr J E Sleeman

    The module will introduce the concept of 'a cell', moving on to discuss different types of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. The structure and function of a variety of sub-cellular …

  10. BL2302 - Molecular Biology

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 9.00 am Thu, Fri (odd weeks) 9.00 am Wed, Thu, Fri (even weeks) Practicals: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Mon or Tue (weeks 2, 4, 7, 9 & 11)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr H C Ferreira

    Molecular biology is an essential tool within modern biology, widely used in biochemistry, cell biology and ecology. This module will provide an introduction to modern molecular…

  11. BL2302 - Molecular Biology

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 9.00 am Thu, Fri (odd weeks) 9.00 am Wed, Thu, Fri (even weeks) Practical: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Mon or Tue (weeks 2, 4, 7, 9 & 11)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr H C Ferreira

    Molecular biology is an essential tool within modern biology, widely used in biochemistry, cell biology and ecology. This module will provide an introduction to modern molecular…