Micro-Credential in Molecular Biology
Programme Overview
Molecular Biology is essential to understand the analysis of the biochemical mechanisms that control the maintenance, expression, and evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. The course is essential to relate the complex processes of life associated with molecular biology. The module stresses on the functions of tissues that depend on the genome of the organism and its expression in different cell types. The module emphasizes on the logic of experimental design and data analysis. The course consists of the topic’s discovery of DNA as genetic material, structure of DNA, RNAs and their structure & function, chromosomes, chromatin and function, replication of DNA, mutations and their consequences, repair of DNA recombination, transposons & retroposons, genetic code, gene regulation during development, genomic & evolution of diversity and others.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course participants should be able to:
- Describe the fundamental principles of Molecular Biology
- Demonstrate understanding of Molecular Biology effectively in practical activities
- Discuss about the biological aspects in Molecular Biology in a team
- Analyze the new innovative ideas and concept related to Molecular Biology
- Prepare assignment using a variety of resource materials
Course Progression
Credits from this Micro-Credential Programme are transferable to the following full academic programme:
- Degree of Biotechnology
Assessments
- Coursework 60%
- Final Examination 40%
Study Plan for Micro-Credential in Molecular Biology
Week 1
| INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
THE STRUCTURE OF DNA
Practical 1 Isolation of DNA | Lecture Practical |
Week 2
| GENOME ORGANIZATION: FROM NUCLEOTIDES TO CHROMATIN
THE RNA
cellular processes
| Lecture Tutorial |
Week 3
| THE PROTEIN
Assignment 1 Oral presentation 1
DNA REPLICATION
Practical 2
Mid-term test
| Lecture Practical Test |
Week 4
| MUTATION AND DNA REPAIR
TOOLS FOR ANALYZING GENE EXPRESSION
| Lecture Tutorial |
Week 5
| TRANSCRIPTION IN PROKARYOTES
coupled in bacteria
TRANSCRIPTION IN EUKARYOTES
| Lecture Tutorial |
Week 6
| THE MECHANISM OF TRANSLATION
MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
Practical 3
Chain Reaction (PCR)
Assignment 2 Oral presentation 2
| Lecture Practical Assignment Presentation |
Week 7
| GENOME ANALYSIS: DNA TYPING, GENOMICS, AND BEYOND
Practical 4
Practical test
| Lecture Test Practical |
Week 8
| Final Examination | Conclusion Session Awarding of Certificates Presentation by VC or Representative of VC
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