This module aims to provide an understanding of the broad process of China’s urbanisation and development since the economic reform in 1978. It seeks to...

Urban Planning in China: Frameworks, Practices and Case Studies (BPLN0009)

This module aims to provide an understanding of the broad process of China’s urbanisation and development since the economic reform in 1978. It seeks to explore Chinese economic, social, and environmental challenges and understand urbanisation in its political and economic context drawing from a range of urban planning case studies. The module aims to develop students’ skills of critical analysis in relation to the politics and governance of urban planning in China and will seek to reflect upon the significance of these practice in China and, comparatively, further afield.

BIOS0005 provides an introduction to molecular biology, cell biology and evolution for Year 1 students on the Human Sciences degrees. It facilitates academic...

Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology for Human Sciences (BIOS0005)

BIOS0005 provides an introduction to molecular biology, cell biology and evolution for Year 1 students on the Human Sciences degrees. It facilitates academic and social bonding amongst the students through regular tutorials, practicals in the Grant Museum and a group project.

Students will develop independent learning, problem solving, writing, and presentational skills.

Indicative lecture list (based on 2021-22 syllabus):

Molecular Biology (five lectures covering the following topics)

Introduction and biological membranes
	Cellular and subcellular imaging
	The molecules of life
	Nucleic acids and DNA
	DNA replication
	Gene expression
	Protein expression
Cell Biology (5 lectures)

Cell membranes, protein synthesis, trafficking and exocytosis
	The cytoskeleton
	Cell motility and intracellular transport
	Cell division, signalling and death
	Cancer
Evolution

Evolution of Multicellularity
	Evolution of the Eukaryote Cell

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