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Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102

BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology . Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102. T eaching assistants: Joe Colgan tcolgan@tcd.ie Nial Harte harten2@tcd.ie. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology . Please sign the sign in sheet. Please enter (in print):

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Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102

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  1. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Tutorials for modules BY1101 & BY1102 Teaching assistants: Joe Colgantcolgan@tcd.ieNial Harte harten2@tcd.ie

  2. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Please sign the sign in sheet Please enter (in print): • Your name as appears on your student card • Your student number • Your Trinity email address

  3. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology 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

  4. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

  5. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Introduction Tutorials begin

  6. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Tutorial Timetable - Michaelmas Term 2013: 10 sessions a week: • Monday 13:00 LTEE3 and LB11 • Tuesday 09:00 LB11 13:00 LB11 14:00 CHSCLT 15:00 CHLLT • Wednesday 13:00 LTEE3 17:00 LTEE3 • Thursday 17:00 LTEE2 • Friday 09:00 LTEE3

  7. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology What to expect from the tutorials? • Tutorials are NOT lectures! • Supplement your learning • Focus on problematic topics • Exam preparation

  8. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Tutorials Extra reading Extra reading Lecture notes Lecture notes Lecture notes • 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 Fundamental concepts Key notes on material

  9. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Topics to be covered by the BY1101 tutorials: 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

  10. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology 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

  11. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology BY1101 Outcomes • Provide an overview in the field of genetics-from Mendelian genetics up to genetic engineering

  12. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology BY1101 Outcomes • Outline major steps involved in the development of a complex animal • Describe the structure and properties of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms

  13. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology 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!!!

  14. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Revision tips: MasteringBiology

  15. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Chapter selection

  16. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Key concepts

  17. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Key concepts

  18. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Chapter review

  19. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology 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???

  20. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology BY1101 Assessment/Examinations: Lab assessments (continuous) 11.1% 22.2% 3 hour written examination 66.7% Practical exam (multiple choice)

  21. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Exam Preparation • Look at past papers for indication/practice • http://www.tcd.ie/Local/Exam_Papers/index.html

  22. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Exam questions – Types of questions • 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)

  23. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Exam questions – Types of questions 2011/2012 2010/2011

  24. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Exam questions – Types of questions Section 2: Short Questions Definitions: Fill in the blanks: Draw:

  25. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Example 2. 2011 Exam Q8

  26. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Questions? Questions within the tutorial are highly encouraged Otherwise, drop down at the end of the tutorial Alternatively, email us ( (Joe) tcolgan@tcd.ie or (Níal) harten2@tcd.ie)

  27. BY1101 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Next tutorial: Chemistry of Life: Prof Luke O’Neill Campbell: Chapters 2-5 Joe Colgantcolgan@tcd.ie Níal Harte harten2@tcd.ie

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