BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102

Joe Colgan Teaching assistants: [email protected]

Nial Harte [email protected]

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

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BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Joe: Níal:

• • B.Sc. (Zoology): UCD M.Sc. (Immunology): NUI Maynooth • Currently: Ph.D. student; Department of Zoology, TCD • • • 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

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Introduction Tutorials begin

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology • Tutorial Timetable - Michaelmas Term 2013:

10 sessions a week:

Monday 13:00 LTEE3 and LB11 • Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 LB11 LB11 CHSCLT CHLLT • Wednesday 13:00 17:00 LTEE3 LTEE3 • Thursday • Friday 17:00 LTEE2 09:00 LTEE3

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

What to expect from the tutorials?

• Tutorials are NOT lectures!

• Supplement your learning • Focus on problematic topics • Exam preparation

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Stage 1 Stage 2 Lecture notes Extra reading Lecture notes Stage 3 Tutorials Extra reading Lecture notes Fundamental concepts Key notes on 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

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Topics to be covered by the BY1101 tutorials: 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

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

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. 2012. Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA ISBN 9781408277379 •

Hamilton Library:

– Counter Reserve (5 copies) - 574 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 – http://www.masteringbiology.com/ • Additional reading/learning – What ever you like!!!

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Revision tips: MasteringBiology

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Chapter selection

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Key concepts

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Key concepts

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Chapter review

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Additional resources: • Use FREE online resources – – e.g. http://www.khanacademy.org/ E.g. Coursera and HarvardEX • Hamilton library (it’s full of useful books!!) – http://www.tcd.ie/Library/ • Wikipedia???

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

BY1101 Assessment/Examinations: 3 hour written examination

66.7% 11.1% 22.2%

Lab assessments (continuous) Practical exam (multiple choice)

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Exam Preparation

• Look at past papers for indication/practice – http://www.tcd.ie/Local/Exam_Papers/index.html

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Exam questions – Types of questions •

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

2011/2012 2010/2011

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Exam questions – Types of questions

Section 2: Short Questions Definitions: Fill in the blanks: Draw:

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Example 2.

2011 Exam Q8

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Questions?

Questions within the tutorial are highly encouraged Otherwise, drop down at the end of the tutorial Alternatively, email us ( (Joe) [email protected]

or (Níal) [email protected]

)

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Next tutorial:

Chemistry of Life:

Prof Luke O’Neill Campbell: Chapters 2-5 Joe Colgan [email protected]

Níal Harte [email protected]