BIO131 Nucleic Acids and Molecular Biology

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Course Outline

  1. BIO131 Assessment and Practical Requirements
  2. Nucleic Acid Discovery and Central Dogma
  3. Nucleotide Chemistry and DNA Structure
  4. Genomes Chromatin and RNA Diversity
  5. DNA Melting and Spectrophotometry
  6. DNA Replication and PCR
  7. Transcription and Translation
  8. Libraries and Molecular Cloning
  9. Restriction Enzymes and Cloning Vectors
  10. Electrophoresis Blotting and Sequencing

Key Dates

  1. 1869J. F. Miescher discovered nuclein, composed of DNA and associated proteins extracted from lymph-node cell nuclei — J.F. Miescher, 1869
  2. 1952Avery, Hershey, and Chase established that DNA carries genetic information — Avery, Hershey and Chase, 1952
  3. 1953Watson, Crick, Wilkins, with the contribution of Rosalind Franklin’s work, described the DNA double helix — D. Watson, F. Crick, M. Wilkind (R. Franklin), 1953

1. BIO131 Assessment and Practical Requirements

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1. Which combination accurately describes the BIO131 teaching schedule?

2. What is the consequence of an unjustified absence from a BIO131 session?

3. A student earns full credit on the practical sessions, the week-43 test, and the week-51 examination. What proportion of the final BIO131 grade comes from the examination?

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How many lectures are in BIO131?

There are 14 lectures in BIO131.

What sessions make up the BIO131 practical component?

Two four-hour practical sessions on nucleic-acid and protein electrophoresis.

What attendance is required to validate BIO131?

Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.

What happens if a student has an unjustified absence in BIO131?

It prevents validation of the module, semester, and year.

What percentage of the final grade do practical sessions contribute in BIO131?

Practical sessions contribute 30% of the final module grade.

How much is the week-43 multiple-choice test worth in BIO131?

It contributes 20% to the final module grade.

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