This module identifies the essential knowledge, skills and attitude that you need to be active lifelong learners in clinical Immunology. The curriculum is designed to equip you with essential knowledge of basic immunology in health and disease, particularly focusing on the types of immunity as well as its components and their interactions to generate an immune response
WELCOME NOTE
My name is Paul GASANA. Welcome to Molecular Biology I. I hope you will enjoy the series of online lectures that I have lined up for you this academic year.
Please feel free to contact me for any queries and enjoy the module!!!
GROUND RULES:
- You are expected to abide by UR Academic Regulations in taking up this course.
- The use of mobile phones is prohibited during lectures and practical sessions!
AIMS OF THE MODULE
The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the concepts of Molecular Biology and describe nucleic acids and proteins and how these molecules interact within the cell to promote proper growth, division, and development. Students will develop knowledge and an understanding of molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, repair, protein synthesis …. etc. Also, the module will cover the detection of biological molecules (biomarkers) associated with infectious or genetic disease in patient samples
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this module students should be able to:
INDICATIVE CONTENT:
- Describe the building blocks for nucleic acids
- Describe genetic information flow from DNA to mRNA to Protein
- Principles of the central dogma
- How DNA and proteins can be analyzed/detected using: PCR and Gel electrophoresis
- Distinguish replication, transcription, and translation
- Describe how gene expression is tightly regulated (lac operon and trp operon models)
Principles, systems, and applications of:
ELISA, Electrophoresis, and Blotting
MODULE TEAM DETAILS:
Module Leader: GASANA Paul
Email: gasanapaul@yahoo.com
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AIMS OF THE MODULE
The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the concepts of clinical chemistry tests and their relevance to clinical diagnostics. Students will develop knowledge and an understanding of biochemical changes in different disease conditions and learn different practical techniques in clinical chemistry.