Summary

102 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. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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 …

  6. 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…

  7. BL2303 - Evolutionary Biology

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 11.00 am Thu, Fri (odd weeks) 11.00 am Wed, Thu, Fri (even weeks) Practicals: 2.00 - 5.00 pm Thu or Fri (weeks 1, 3, 5, 8 & 10)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Prof M G Ritchie

    Evolution is a fundamentally important component of our understanding of all biological phenomena, from molecular to ecosystem scales. This module will give an overview of the…

  8. BL2304 - Invertebrate Zoology

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 11.00 am Mon, Tue, Wed (odd weeks) 11.00 am Mon, Tue (even weeks) Practicals: 2.00 - 5.00 pm Thu or Fri (weeks 2, 4, 7, 9 & 11)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr C McDougall

    The vast majority of animals are invertebrates - they do not have backbones. This module surveys the major invertebrate groups, emphasizing the diversity of body plans while…

  9. BL2305 - Cell Systems

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    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 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr F M der Weduwen

    Cells are often considered to be the fundamental unit of life. This module will discuss how cells interact with one another to form complex tissues and organisms. You will…

  10. BL2306 - Biochemistry

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    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 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Dr J Nairn

    Due to recent technological developments, metabolism and its regulation has re-emerged as an important area of Biology. This module will examine major biological macromolecules,…

  11. BL2307 - Ecology

    Year
    2024-2025
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 11.00 am Thu, Fri (odd weeks) 11.00 am Wed, Thu, Fri (even weeks) Practicals: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Thu or Fri (weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10)
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
    Coordinator
    Prof O E Gaggiotti

    This module introduces basic concepts in population and community ecology and how they relate to biodiversity. It provides an understanding of fundamental ecological concepts…