This module will examine the importance of time and oscillations, in a range of biological situations. The central theme will be split between the circadian...

Clocks, Sleep and Biological Time (CELL0004)

This module will examine the importance of time and oscillations, in a range of biological situations. The central theme will be split between the circadian (“daily”) clock and sleep. We will look at what is currently known about biological clock mechanisms.

The objectives, to be achieved through lectures and reading of research papers, is to examine the mechanisms of biological clocks and sleep through a detailed study of the experimental evidence. Topics include: Introduction to circadian timing, The mammalian clock mechanism, The Drosophila clock mechanism, Clock entrainment and photoperiod, Hibernation and navigation, the Neurobiology of sleep, the Genetics of sleep, and Sleep functions.

This module is an option for students on Biosciences and Natural Sciences programmes and can be taken as an elective by students (including iBsc and affiliate students) on other degree programmes.

Indicative lecture topics:

General introduction to circadian timing.
	The mammalian clock system. Circadian light detection.
	Drosophila clocks – history and mechanism.
	Clocks in unusual species and caves.
	Sleep Genetics
	Sleep Neurobiology
	Sleep Functions in Health
	Seasonality, photoperiodism.

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Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice (MSIN0144)

This is an advanced module and designed for students who have studied management topics previously. The content will cover complex topics which are not suited to students with no prior knowledge of subjects related to the field.

This is UCL's principal Entrepreneurship course for students who are actively seeking to develop and test a new business idea. It is most relevant to those who are considering forming their own business but is also valuable for “intrapreneurs” promoting new initiatives within existing organisations.

Through the study of existing high-potential ventures and the development of a business feasibility plan the course provides deep insights regarding critical success factors (desirability feasibility and viability) along with strategies to attract and retain the necessary resources (personal, technical and finance) to launch a new venture.

In doing so the course seeks to develop the entrepreneurial skills, behaviours and attitudes that are essential for individuals seeking to create and capture value through innovative business activities.