Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102 BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Teaching assistants: Joe Harte

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BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Joe: B.Sc. (Zoology): UCD M.Sc. (Immunology): NUI Maynooth Currently: Ph.D. student; Department of Zoology, TCD Níal: B.Sc. (Biological Sciences): NUI Maynooth M.Sc. (Immunology): NUI Maynooth Currently: Ph.D. student; Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, TBSI

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

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BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Monday 13:00LTEE3 and LB11 Tuesday09:00LB11 13:00LB11 14:00CHSCLT 15:00CHLLT Wednesday13:00LTEE3 17:00LTEE3 Thursday17:00LTEE2 Friday09:00LTEE3 Tutorial Timetable - Michaelmas Term 2013: 10 sessions a week:

What to expect from the tutorials? BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Tutorials are NOT lectures! Supplement your learning Focus on problematic topics Exam preparation

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lecture notes Extra reading Lecture notes Tutorials Extra reading Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Fundamental concepts Key notes on material Fundamental concepts Key notes on material Supplement the lecture notes: -Make notes from the lecture -Read Campbell -Make sure you understand the material Supplement the lecture notes: -Make notes from the lecture -Read Campbell -Make sure you understand the material By the time you come to the tutorials: -You should be able to answer fundamental questions on the subject matter By the time you come to the tutorials: -You should be able to answer fundamental questions on the subject matter

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology 1. Chemistry of Life – Prof Luke O’Neill 2. Introduction to Genetics – Prof Jane Farrar 3. Developmental Biology – Dr Paula Murphy 4. Introduction to Microbiology – Prof Tim Foster/Dr Alasdair Fleming Topics to be covered by the BY1101 tutorials:

BY1101 Outcomes Define fundamental principles of biology Describe the properties and functions of the major groups of biologically important molecules Describe the structure and function of eukaryotic cells BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

BY1101 Outcomes Provide an overview in the field of genetics-from Mendelian genetics up to genetic engineering BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

BY1101 Outcomes Outline major steps involved in the development of a complex animal Describe the structure and properties of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Recommended reading Campbell Biology (9 th edition) Reece, et al Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA ISBN Hamilton Library: –Counter Reserve (5 copies) M84*8;1 - 8;5 –Lending (30 copies) - S-LEN 574 M84*8;6 - 8;35 If possible, buy a copy (~ 60 euro) –Access code to MasteringBiology – Additional reading/learning –What ever you like!!!

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Additional resources: Use FREE online resources – e.g. – E.g. Coursera and HarvardEX Hamilton library (it’s full of useful books!!) – Wikipedia??? BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

BY1101 Assessment/Examinations: BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology 11.1% 22.2% 66.7% Lab assessments (continuous) Practical exam (multiple choice) 3 hour written examination

Exam Preparation Look at past papers for indication/practice – BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Section One: Long questions Generally a broad topic within the four fields studied Answer one question from: Section A (Generally Cell biology or Genetics) Section B (Generally Developmental biology or Microbiology) BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Exam questions – Types of questions

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Section 2: Short Questions Definitions: Fill in the blanks: Draw: Exam questions – Types of questions BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

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Questions? Questions within the tutorial are highly encouraged Otherwise, drop down at the end of the tutorial Alternatively, us ( (Joe) or (Níal)

Next tutorial: Chemistry of Life: Prof Luke O’Neill Campbell: Chapters 2-5 BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Joe Colgan Harte