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2014/5 |
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Department of Biology & Biochemistry |
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Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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Semester 1 |
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EX 80%, PR 20% |
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Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
![]() | Before taking this unit you must take BB10003 and take BB10004 and take CH10088 and take CH10087 |
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Aims: To provide basic understanding of the factors that cause a protein to fold and the properties of those folds. To explore current methods for determining protein structures, folds and assemblies. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * Describe qualitatively the interactions that determine the native conformation of a protein and its stability. * Describe the form, occurrence and function of protein folds * Describe the process and application of spectroscopic and diffraction techniques to the investigation of molecular structures and assemblies. * Compare the relative advantages and limitations of these techniques and the data they provide. * Propose appropriate experiments for given structural questions. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Numeracy & computation T/F/A, Laboratory skills T/F, Information technology T/F, Information handling & retrieval T/F/A, Working independently T/F, Group working T/F. Content: Principles of protein folding Protein folds Methods and application of X-ray crystallography Methods and application of NMR spectroscopy Application of structural data to medicine and drug discovery. |
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BB20020 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
BB20020 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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