Comments about BSc Genetics and Microbiology - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Objectives
Genetics and microbiology are complementary aspects of modern biology: genetics is the study of heredity and variation in all organisms, from bacteria to humans, and microbiology is the study of microbes (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses). Because of their ease of culture and relative simplicity, microbes have been extensively used for working out the molecular details of heredity, and continue to be the organisms of choice for the detailed investigation of a wide range of genetic mechanisms. Conversely the understanding of the genetics of microbes is key to controlling diseases that they can cause.
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Entry requirements
-GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+BB -Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers - AAAB/ABB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB -BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit -International Baccalaureate - 33 points -Core Requirements - 12 science units, (not including Geography). We require Chemistry at GCE A Level or AS Level or equivalent.
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Academic title
BSc Genetics and Microbiology
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Course description
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Biochemical Basis of Life
-From Cells to Organisms
-Genetics
-Molecular Biology of the Gene
-The Diversity of Life
-Practical Molecular Biology 1
-Practical Molecular Biology 2
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Analysis of Genomes
-Biological Energy Transformations
-Differentiation
-Gene Expression and Regulation
-Genetics of Higher Eukaryotes
-Macromolecular Structure and Function 1
-Metabolism: Control and Manipulation
-Micro-Organisms in Human Disease
-Microbial Genetics
-Microbial Growth, Structure and Function
-Practical Molecular Biology 3
-Practical Molecular Biology 4
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Laboratory Project
-Library Project
-Bacterial Molecular Genetics and Differentiation
-Bacterial Pathogenicity
-Evolutionary Genetics
-Functional Genomics
-Gametes and Embryos
-Genetics Data Handling
-Genetics of Cell Growth and Division
-Genome Stability and Genetic Change
-Human Genetics I
-Human Genetics II
-Microbial Sensing of the Environment
-Microbiology Data Handling
-Modelling Human Disease
-Plant Biotechnology
-Special Topics in Biotechnology
-The Microbiology of Extreme Environments
-Virus Infections of Humans
Also available
- BSc Genetics and Molecular Cell Biology
