Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102 BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Teaching assistants: Joe [email protected] Harte [email protected]@[email protected]

Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

Teaching assistants:

Joe Colgan [email protected] Nial Harte [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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• Your student number

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Joe:

• B.Sc. (Zoology): UCD• M.Sc. (Immunology): NUI Maynooth

• Currently: Ph.D. student; Department of Zoology,

TCD

Níal:

• B.Sc. (Biological Sciences): NUI Maynooth

• M.Sc. (Immunology): NUI Maynooth

• Currently: Ph.D. student; Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, TBSI



IntroductionTutorials begin


• Monday 13:00 LTEE3 and LB11

• Tuesday 09:00 LB1113:00 LB1114:00 CHSCLT15:00 CHLLT

• Wednesday 13:00 LTEE317:00 LTEE3

• Thursday 17:00 LTEE2

• Friday 09:00 LTEE3

Tutorial Timetable - Michaelmas Term 2013:10 sessions a week:

What to expect from the tutorials?


• Tutorials are NOT lectures!

• Supplement your learning

• Focus on problematic topics

• Exam preparation


Lecture notes Lecture notes

Extra reading

Lecture notes

Tutorials

Extra reading

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Fundamental concepts

Key notes on material

Supplement the lecture notes:

-Make notes from the lecture-Read Campbell-Make sure you understand the material

By the time you come to the tutorials:

-You should be able to answer fundamental questions on the subject matter


1. Chemistry of Life– Prof Luke O’Neill

2. Introduction to Genetics– Prof Jane Farrar

3. Developmental Biology– Dr Paula Murphy

4. Introduction to Microbiology– Prof Tim Foster/Dr Alasdair Fleming

Topics to be covered by the BY1101 tutorials:

BY1101 Outcomes• Define fundamental principles of biology• Describe the properties and functions of the major groups of biologically

important molecules• Describe the structure and function of eukaryotic cells


BY1101 Outcomes• Provide an overview in the field of genetics-from Mendelian genetics up to

genetic engineering


BY1101 Outcomes• Outline major steps involved in the development of a complex animal

• Describe the structure and properties of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms



Recommended reading

• Campbell Biology (9th edition) Reece, et al. 2012. Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA

ISBN 9781408277379

• Hamilton Library: – Counter Reserve (5 copies) - 574 M84*8;1 - 8;5– Lending (30 copies) - S-LEN 574 M84*8;6 - 8;35

• If possible, buy a copy (~ 60 euro)– Access code to MasteringBiology– http://www.masteringbiology.com/

• Additional reading/learning– What ever you like!!!

http://www.masteringbiology.com/


Revision tips: MasteringBiology


Chapter selection


Key concepts


Key concepts


Chapter review

Additional resources:

• Use FREE online resources– e.g. http://www.khanacademy.org/– E.g. Coursera and HarvardEX

• Hamilton library (it’s full of useful books!!)– http://www.tcd.ie/Library/

• Wikipedia???


http://www.khanacademy.org/

http://www.tcd.ie/Library/

BY1101 Assessment/Examinations:


11.1%

22.2%66.7%

Lab assessments(continuous)

Practical exam(multiple choice)

3 hour written examination

Exam Preparation

• Look at past papers for indication/practice

– http://www.tcd.ie/Local/Exam_Papers/index.html


http://www.tcd.ie/Local/Exam_Papers/index.html

• Section One: Long questions

• Generally a broad topic within the four fields studied

• Answer one question from:• Section A (Generally Cell biology or Genetics)• Section B (Generally Developmental biology or Microbiology)


Exam questions – Types of questions



2011/2012

2010/2011

Section 2: Short Questions

Definitions:

Fill in the blanks:

Draw:



Example 2. 2011 Exam Q8



Questions?

Questions within the tutorial are highly encouraged

Otherwise, drop down at the end of the tutorial

Alternatively, email us ( (Joe) [email protected] or (Níal) [email protected])



Next tutorial:

Chemistry of Life:

Prof Luke O’NeillCampbell: Chapters 2-5


Joe Colgan [email protected] Níal Harte [email protected]



Documents

Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102 BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Teaching assistants: Joe [email protected] Harte [email protected]@[email protected]