1. Programme Induction: Biological Sciences C100 Biology C300 Zoology C400 Genetics C431 Medical Genetics

2. Programme Induction: Biological Sciences
Dr Tony Michael Director of Taught Programmes Reader in Reproductive Biology
School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London

3. Dr Tony Michael Director of Taught Programmes Reader in Reproductive Biology
School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London

4. I am NOT Dr Dave Hone!
Dr Dave Hone Deputy Director of Taught Programmes –
Organismal Biology
Lecturer in Zoology
School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London

5. I am NOT Dr Dave Hone! http://www.davehone.co.uk/

6. Meet “Queenie”!

7. Who’s Who in SBCS? Prof Richard Pickersgill (Head of School)
Dr Tony Michael (Director of Taught Programmes)

8. Who’s Who in Organismal Biology?
Prof Steve Rossiter (Head of Department)
Dr Dave Hone (Deputy Director of Taught Programmes)

9. Programme Tutors
Dr Chris Faulkes

10. Programme Tutors
Dr Angelika Stollewerk

11. Where to find the Organismal Biologists
G.E. Fogg building
We are HERE !

12. Where to find the Organismal Biologists

13. Structure of YOUR Academic Year
30 weeks divided into 3 parts
Semester A (13 weeks: 19 Sept to 17 Dec)
Semester B (12 weeks: 09 Jan to 26 Mar)
Examination Period (6 weeks: 02 May to 09 Jun ALL of your exams!)
Need to work more than 30 weeks…

14. Taught Modules Each module has… Must study 120 credits per year
a title (e.g. “Cell Biology”)
a code (e.g. BIO111)
an “occurrence” (e.g. Semester A)
a credit value (typically 15 credits)
an NQF level
Must study 120 credits per year

15. Taught Modules
For each programme (i.e. C100, C300, C400 and C431), only specific module combinations possible = “programme diet”
Programme diet
Compulsory modules
Elective modules

16. Year 1 C100 Biology, C300 Zoology and C400 Genetics
C431 Medical Genetics – omit BIO123 (Ecology)
and replace with BMD181 Tissue Biology
Semester A
Semester B
BIO111 Cell Biology
BIO123 Ecology (Somerset)
BIO113 Evolution
BIO125 Physiology
BIO163 Molecular Genetics
BIO161 Basic Biochemistry
BIO191 Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology
BIO193 Practical Biology

17. Year 2 – Compulsory C100 Biology C300 Zoology C400 Genetics
C431 Medical Genetics
BIO209 Research Methods and Communication
Yes
BIO211 Animal & Plant Diversity
BIO215 Comparative & Integrative Physiology
BIO221 Evolutionary Genetics
BIO223 Genes & Bioinformatics
BIO227 Human Genetic Disorders
BIO241 Transmission Genetics
BMD211 Human Molecular Biology

18. Year 2 – Compulsory C100 Biology C300 Zoology C400 Genetics
C431 Medical Genetics
BIO209 Research Methods and Communication
Yes
BIO211 Animal & Plant Diversity E
BIO215 Comparative & Integrative Physiology
BIO221 Evolutionary Genetics
BIO223 Genes & Bioinformatics
BIO227 Human Genetic Disorders
BIO241 Transmission Genetics
BMD211 Human Molecular Biology

19. Year 2 – Compulsory C100 Biology C300 Zoology C400 Genetics
C431 Medical Genetics
BIO209 Research Methods and Communication
Yes
BIO211 Animal & Plant Diversity E X
BIO215 Comparative & Integrative Physiology
BIO221 Evolutionary Genetics
BIO223 Genes & Bioinformatics
BIO227 Human Genetic Disorders
BIO241 Transmission Genetics
BMD211 Human Molecular Biology

20. Year 2 – Additional Electives
C100 Biology
C300 Zoology
C400 Genetics
C431 Medical Genetics
BIO213 Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics E
BIO231 Microbial Physiology and Growth
BIO263 Membrane and Cellular Biochemistry X
BIO265 Metabolic Pathways
BIO269 Techniques for Biological & Chemical Sciences
BIO291 Marine & Animal Diversity (Millport, Scotland) [September]
BIO293 Ecological Interactions (Croatia) [April]
BMD251 Basic Immunology

21. Year 3 – Compulsory C100 Biology C300 Zoology C400 Genetics
C431 Medical Genetics
SBC361 Research Methods and Communication II
Yes
SBC607 Human Genetics and Genomics
SBC611 Population & Chromosome Genetics
SBC709 Functional Genomics & Epigenetics

22. Year 3 – Compulsory C100 Biology C300 Zoology C400 Genetics
C431 Medical Genetics
SBC361 Research Methods and Communication II
Yes
SBC607 Human Genetics and Genomics E
SBC611 Population & Chromosome Genetics
SBC709 Functional Genomics & Epigenetics

23. Year 3 – Electives – All Degrees
SBC322 Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics
SBC328 Reproductive and Developmental Biology
SBC624 Neuroscience: Molecules to Behaviour
SBS205 Parasites and Infectious Disease

24. Year 3 – Electives – Field
SBC329 Species and Their Relationships: Dinosaurs to DNA (Alberta, Canada) [August]
SBC711 Tropical Ecology and Conservation (Kruger National Park, SA) [September]
Financial contribution to module costs
Full costs charged if a student books a place but doesn’t attend

25. Year 3 – Electives – Other
SBS216 Behavioural Ecology
SBS426 Mammals and Evolution
SBS517 Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
SBS920 Enzyme Catalysis
SBS922 Membrane Proteins
SBS929 Molecular Basis of Disease

26. Year 3 – Project Modules SBC360 Biological Science Research Project
SBS206 Project Skills in the Life Sciences
BOTH 30 credit modules
Undertaking SBC360 contingent on strong performance in Year 1

27. Module Selection
Module availability may be subject to change (to ensure a good student experience)
Module fayre in March – inform choice of electives
Pre-selection in May (during exams)

28. Further Information Programme Page (Biological Sciences) in QMPlus
Relevant advice and resources
Names and contact details for student rep’s

29. Module Selection
Module availability may be subject to change (to ensure a good student experience)
Module fayre in March – inform choice of electives
Pre-selection in May (during exams)

30. What Does It Take To Succeed?
Motivation
Why are you reading Biology / Zoology / Genetics / Medical Genetics?
What degree do you believe you can achieve?
How would you feel if…?
Dedication
Active Learning (Attend & Engage)
Good Time Management

31. What Does It Take To Succeed?
Do things other than revise lecture material!
Read for fun / stay on top of current affairs relevant to your degree
Attend public seminars / inaugural lectures, etc.
Join learned societies (e.g. Zoological Society of London, Royal Society of Biology, etc.)
Get involved in University life (e.g. QMotion)

32. Stay Safe! Hazardous Environments
Laboratories
Field
Training in laboratory safety next week
Required to complete health questionnaire before you book on to a field-based module

33. Disability Disability and dyslexia service (DDS)
Independent evaluation and “reasonable adjustments”

34. Meet the Team!
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35. Announcements
Advisee groups for Dr Hone and Dr Hirst to meet with Dr Clare in Francis Bancroft 4.26
Advisee groups for Dr Knell and Prof Leitch to meet with Prof Nichols in …
Prof Rossiter’s advisees reallocated – please check lists