Advanced Life Sciences
University of the West of England, Bristol
Delivery Method: Distance This course is offered at Level 2.
Course content includes:- *Applied Genetics:
- Genome Mapping
- Genotyping
- Population genetics
- Transgenic Organisms
- Developmental genetics.
- *Biology of Microorganisms:
- Growth, nutrition and death of microbes; catabolism and anabolism
- Microbial evolution; 16sRNA; bacterial taxonomy
- Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria of medical, general or industrial importance
- Virus structure and replication; lysogeny; classification of viruses
- Certain microbiological diseases and their control relationship between host and microorganisms, mechanisms of pathogenicity.
- *Human Physiology:
- Review of neural and endocrine communication systems related to homeostatic control; somatic neuromuscular control; types of muscle as effectors
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiration
- Endocrinology
- Digestion.
- Renal physiology
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Applied physiology.
*You will choose two of these study areas.
Delivery:
Study time includes 72 hours of scheduled learning (including online lectures) and 228 hours of independent learning.
