Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Teaching department
- Division of Biosciences
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Students should have a background in cell biology and membrane trafficking: ideally CELL0009, BIOC0005, or BIOC0007. Please contact Dr Bowers, katherine.bowers@ucl.ac.uk, if you have any questions about the background required.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Eukaryotic cells are characterized by the presence of intracellular organelles. Membrane trafficking is the essential process of maintaining these organelles and allowing the transport of proteins and lipids from one compartment to another and to the correct destination.
This module will introduce students to the world-leading research in this area taking place at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, and focus on presenting a data-led accumulation of knowledge. Students will learn how to analyse critically research papers and gain experience in scientific writing and presentation.
This module is advanced cell biology, and will build on basic knowledge acquired in year 2. We will focus on the molecular mechanisms of membrane trafficking. We will also look at how protein trafficking mechanisms contribute to disease – both from the perspective of diseases caused by aberrant membrane trafficking and also how pathogens such as viruses and bacteria enter the cell and disrupt host cell machineries
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In Person
- Methods of assessment
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75%
Exam
25%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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0
- Module leader
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Dr Kate Bowers
- Who to contact for more information
- katherine.bowers@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In Person
- Methods of assessment
-
75%
Exam
25%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
0
- Module leader
-
Dr Kate Bowers
- Who to contact for more information
- katherine.bowers@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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