Genetic and Nutrition
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS2117 | Biosciences | 2 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- BIOS2117
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
The module will explore the regulation of gene expression and signalling processes as well the potential for manipulating metabolic processes through environmental nutrient supply. The content will provide an understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which nutrients regulate cell function, the basis of their effects on the whole organisms and how variation in genomic sequence is likely to impact on nutrient’s influence on gene expression.
Target Students
BSc Nutrition (B400). Capped module - registration by agreement with the module convener only.Condition:- Only available for students studying BSc Hons Nutrition.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 4-hour computing each week for 2 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. Further Activity Details: 1-hour lectures per week throughout Autumn semester; Practical - 2 x 4 hours computer-based session.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: Bioinformatic Coursework (100%)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Through the provision of relevant biochemical and molecular biology information, this module aims to enable students to gain an understanding of the regulatory effects of nutrients, either directly or indirectly, on gene expression and how this influences metabolism and growth in eukaryotic systems and environment. An understanding of the factors involved in the regulation of signalling processes and genomic expression as well as the potential for manipulating metabolic processes through nutrient supply from environment will be evaluated with assessment approach.Learning Outcomes
1) Knowledge and understanding - Describe the structure of the genome and mechanisms by which genes are expressed and translated into proteins
2) Knowledge and understanding - Explain the molecular mechanisms by which nutrients regulate gene expression
3) Transferable/key skills – Discover the experimental methodologies that assess how nutrients influence gene expression and interpret molecular biology and biochemical data.
Conveners
- Dr Zhi Xiang Ng