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Module code:BIOC3007(Add to my personalised list)
Title:The Molecular Basis of Cellular Regulation
Credit value:.5
Division:Division of Biosciences
Module organiser:Dr A Townsend-Nicholson
Organiser's location:Dept of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Organiser's email:a.townsend-nicholson@biochem.ucl.ac.uk
Available for students in Year(s):3,
Module prerequisites:BSc Biochemistry, BSc Biotechnology, BSc Molecular Biology, BSc Biochemical Engineering, BASc OR a short interview with the module organiser 
Module outline:Specific topics that will be covered include second messengers, phosphorylation, trafficking and examples of the regulation of these in health and disease states. 
Module aims:To provide an appreciation of our current state of knowledge of signalling and regulatory mechanisms in intact cells and tissues and how these are altered either through genetic engineering or in disease states; to provide an insight into the experimental strategies and techniques currently in use; to develop and refine analytical and critical reasoning skills; and, to develop expertise in the writing and presentation skills that required by employers.  
Module objectives:Objectives. To hold lectures and workshops and provide specific reading lists of references to help develop an understanding of the field of cellular regulation in normal and pathophysiological disease states and to examine current examples of its biotechnology applications. Specific topics include second messengers, phosphorylation, trafficking and examples of the regulation of these in health and disease states. 
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Module timetable:https://cmis.adcom.ucl.ac.uk:4443/timetabling/moduleTimet.do?firstReq=Y&moduleId=BIOC3007 
Module assessment:Unseen written examination (1 hour) 30.00%.
Data handling essay (3,000 words) 30.00%.
Invigilated essay (2 hours) 20.00%.
Web based presentation 20.00%. 
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Taking this module as an option?: 
Link to virtual learning environment(registered students only) 
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