Course: MCB2022S

Entrance is limited to 140 students.
24 NQF credits at NQF level 6

Convener:
Dr M Williams

Course entry requirements:
MCB2020F and MCB2021F

Course outline: 
This course will introduce students to some key aspects of metabolic energy production in eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems. It aims to raise awareness of issues at the forefront of the discipline and give students the ability to dissect problems in order to identify solutions. Topics covered may include carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, metabolic integration, the metabolic diversity in Bacteria and Archaea, and bioengineering in bacteria and plants.

Lecture times:
Monday - Friday, 5th period

DP requirements:
50% average for assignments and practical reports; attendance at all practicals and tutorials.

Assessment:
Tests and assignments count 40%; practicals count 10%; one three-hour paper written in November counts 50%. A subminimum of 40% in the examination is required.