36 hours lectures, 8 hours tutorials, 24 hours practicals. Semester 2.
Staff:
Professor D Yellowlees,
Professor J Burnell,
Dr J Hermans,
Assoc. Professor A Nimmo,
Dr A-M Babay,
Assoc. Professor G Meehan,
Assoc. Professor B Bowden,
Dr D Miller.
This subject introduces the regulatory systems in cells and organisms as well as forming the basis for pharmacology.
Learning Objectives:
the role of enzymes in cellular regulation;
the different modes of communication between cells within an organism;
the pathways for the synthesis, release and recycling of chemical messengers;
the role of cell-surface receptors and gated ion channels in transmembrane signalling;
intracellular regulation and secondary messenger systems.
Assessment by one two-hour examination (60%); mid-semester test (10%); practical class attendance and written laboratory assignments (30%).
