BL4212 How Enzymes Work
(BL4212 online module handbook version 29)

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All cells depend on enzymes to catalyse the reactions that produce the energy required for life and that make and repair DNA, proteins and lipids. Understanding enzymes and their regulation underpins research on, for example, drug development. This module will study how the structures and molecular functions of selected examples enable the biological roles. Topics will include flavoproteins, DNA repair enzymes, nitric oxides synthases and other enzymes depending on the research interests of the academic staff. It will develop deductive skills, literature research, and communication of specific knowledge from reviews and primary research articles, and will encourage integration of previous basic knowledge of bioenergetics, protein structure and function, gene expression and metabolic regulation into the exploration of the cellular roles of enzymes.
*Credits: 15*
Semester: 1†
Module OrganiserPre-requisite Modules:Before taking this module you must pass BL3301*
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Biology Teaching Office:
The Biology Hive, New Technology Centre, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9SR
Email: bioteach@st-andrews.ac.uk Tel: 01334 463602
BL4212: Assessment
2-hour Written Examination = 66%, Coursework = 34%*
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BL4212: Contributing Staff †
BL4212: Learning Outcomes †
The outcomes in this module depend upon your independent reading.
Students completing module BL4212 successfully should be able to:
- Communication of science in presentations and essays
- Literature searching and assimilation of knowledge
- Understand how enzymes work
- Understand the roles of selected enzymes in the cell
BL4212: Acquired Skills †
Practical Skills
Transferable Skills
- Group discussion - leading
- Group discussion - participating
- Short individual presentation on given topic (up to 15 min)
- Short essay (1000-2000 words)
- Summary
- Critically evaluating sources/information
- Finding literature
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