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On completion of this module a student should be able to: (1) describe the structures and functions of DNA and RNA; (2) explain the mechanisms of DNA replication, recombination, and repair; (3) describe the modes of gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; (4) describe the basic methods of gene cloning and recombinant DNA technology; (5) explain the polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing; (6) create an oral presentation on a selected topic from the lecture course.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 20 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 100 |
Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of Trimester MCQ Exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 50 |
Group Project: Each group prepares a Powerpoint presentation on an assigned topic. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Short tests | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Assignment: Online essay-type assessment | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Professor Geraldine Butler | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Niamh O'Sullivan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Oliver Blacque | Tutor |
Assoc Professor Caroline Herron | Tutor |
Dr Raul Miranda Caso Luengo | Tutor |
Professor Cormac Murphy | Tutor |
Dr Tanja Narancic | Tutor |
Dr Jens Rauch | Tutor |
Professor Kenneth Wolfe | Tutor |
Assoc Professor Margaret Worrall | Tutor |
Assoc Professor Peadar Ó Gaora | Tutor |
Assoc Professor Tadhg Ó'Cróinín | Tutor |