Pre-requisite: 62220+62222
Co-requisite: 62215
An understanding of the theory and techniques of cell and molecular biology are now becoming essential to many diverse areas of study in biology, ranging from biodiversity and evolutionary relationships to genetic engineering of microbes, plants and animals. This is an introductory unit for students who have some background in genetics and biochemistry. Drawing on this knowledge base, the unit examines cellular ultrastructure, organisation and function and introduces the nature of gene organisation, replication and expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. Potential applications of this technology in a number of areas of Biology are discussed. Laboratory sessions investigate cellular and subcellular structure and function and introduce a range of fundamental techniques in molecular biology.