course structures for session 11/12 - university of nottingham

Course Structures For Session 11/12

29/06/2011

Biomedical Sciences

Page No: 2Code: B140

Draft Regulations for B140 BSc Hons Neuroscience

General University Information and Regulations 11/12

Courses of Study at the University of Nottingham

All Supplementary or course Regulations should be read in the context of the relevant University General Regulations, eitherFirst or Higher Degree, and any applicable Faculty Regulations. Please refer to this information onhttp://www.nottingham.ac.uk/current/regulations/.

These Regulations describe definitions of terms and outline the framework for approved courses of study and assessment,progression and degree award requirements at a University level. They are updated every year if there are any changes.

The approved course of study for each degree is given in the Supplementary Regulations appropriate to the degree. Studentsshould consult the Supplementary Regulations for their course in the light of the Regulations outlined above.

Supplementary Regulations for B140 BSc Hons Neuroscience

Neuroscience

B140Ucas Code:

Qual:

Title:

Course Type:

11/12Year of Publication:

Transitional arrangements: some courses have transitional arrangements for continuing students where the SupplementaryRegulations have been fundamentally revised. If this applies to this course, there will be a note in the Degree Informationsection below and details are available in the 2002/03 Regulations http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/administration/regulations/ orfrom the administering School.

These Regulations shall be subject to and shall be read in the light of the University Regulations for First Degrees.

Course Director: Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences or nominee.

Admissions requirements for this course of study shall be as specified below and subject to the University policies onadmissions (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/quality-manual/recruitment-admissions/index.htm):

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3 year UG

Bachelor of Science with Honours

School: Biomedical Sciences

The modules to be taken are listed by stage in groups according to the requirements. All Compulsory Modules must be takenat the relevant stage of the course. Alternative and Restricted option modules should be selected according to therequirements listed and these choices and any additional modules choices required to complete the course of study must beapproved by the appropriate Head(s) of School.

The content and availability of modules comprising the course of study, together with and pre-requisites, co-requisites andother requirements applicable to them, shall be as listed in the Catalogue of Moduleshttp://winster.nottingham.ac.uk/modulecatalogue/. Exceptionally it may be occasionally be necessary to change theavailability of modules offered for this degree.

The approved course of study is as shown below. Please refer to the University and Faculty Regulationshttp://www.nottingham.ac.uk/administration/regulations/ for the total number of credits required for the award of a degree.If there are any specific credit requirements for this course, they will be outlined below under Progression Information. Afull-time undergraduate student should expect to take 120 credits each academic year. Part-time students should refer to theUniversity Regulations for Part-Time Students and the School(s) for guidance.

Modules which cannot be compensated under the University Regulations (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/current/regulations/)have a N in the Compensatable column.

Approved Course of Study

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Qualifying Year

Compulsory

Students must take all modules in this group

Code Title Credits Compensatable Taught

B11101 20Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Pharmacology 1 AutumnY

C71101 10Cell Structure and Metabolism (L) AutumnY

C71102 10Cell Structure and Metabolism (P) AutumnY

C11211 20Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Pharmacology 2 SpringY

C41202 10Genes and Cellular Control I (L) SpringY

C41203 10Genes and Cellular Control I (P) SpringY

B11103 20Fundamentals of Neuroscience Full YearY

B11TUT 0Neuroscience Year 1 Tutorials Full YearY

Restricted

Students must select 20 credits from this group


C11120 10Genetics, Ecology and Evolution AutumnY

C41105 10Microbiology AutumnY

C81COG 20Cognitive Psychology 1 AutumnY

C11219 10Immunity, Parasites and Control of Parasitic Diseases SpringY

C51201 10Micro-Organisms and Disease SpringY

C71205 10Fundamentals of Biochemistry SpringY

C81ADD 10The Psychology Of Addiction SpringY

C81BIO 20Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience and Biological Psychology 1 SpringY

Additional Module Information

Optional modules to the value of 20 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Optional Modules (subjectto availability of places - please see the offering School to sign up for optional modules). Other modules may be taken inplace of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable and with the agreementof the Neuroscience Courses Director.

Part I

Compulsory



B12303 10Basic Molecular Pharmacology AutumnY

B12304 10Neuroscience Laboratory Studies AutumnY

B12311 10Neuroanatomy and Neurodevelopment AutumnY

B12315 10Neuronal Signalling AutumnY

C12341 10Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology AutumnY

B12407 10Physiology and Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System SpringY

B12408 10Behavioural Neuroscience SpringY

B12409 10Neuroendocrinology SpringY

B12412 10Computational Neuroscience & Neuroinformatics SpringY

B12413 10Neurotoxicology and Neuropathology SpringY

B12305 10Skills In Neuroscience Full YearY

B12C03 10Autonomic Neurophysiology & Neuropharmacology Full YearY



No optional modules in Part I.


Part II

Compulsory



B13503 10Neuroglial cells in nervous system function and disease AutumnY

B13504 20Neuroscience BSc Project Study 1 AutumnY

B13703 10Neurobiology of Pain AutumnY

C13571 10Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience AutumnY

B13412 10Sensory Neuroscience SpringY

B13605 30Neuroscience BSc Project Study 2 SpringY

B13606 10Current Trends in Neuroscience & Pharmacology SpringY

B13TUT 0Neuroscience Final Year Tutorials Full YearY

Restricted



C13595 10Advanced Developmental Biology AutumnY

C83LNP 10Neuropsychology and Applied Neuroimaging AutumnY

B12414 10Medical Pharmacology SpringY

B12415 10Pharmacology Dissertation: Drugs and Diseases SpringY

B14802 10Molecular Aspects of Brain Disease SpringY

B14803 10Clinical Neuroscience SpringY

C12460 10Immunobiology SpringY




Optional modules to the value of 20 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Optional Modules (subjectto availability of places - please see the offering School to sign up for optional modules). Other modules may be taken inplace of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable and with the agreementof the Neuroscience Courses Director. Level 1 modules provided by the Schools of Biomedical Sciences, Biology orBiosciences are not permitted as optional modules for final year students unless they have the approval of theNeuroscience Courses Director.

6. The forms of assessment applicable to modules comprising the course of study for this degree shall be as indicated in theCatalogue of Modules.

Assessment

Students registered for the BSci Neuroscience Programme must achieve the normal progression criteria definedunder the University Regulations for First Degrees. Students registered for the MSci degree who obtain 40% or better inyear 1 assessments but less than 60% will transfer to the BSc Neuroscience programme from the beginning of year2.Candidates may be required to attend a viva voce examination as part of the Part II examination.Assessment RulesThe assessment of modules is governed by the University Regulations for First Degrees. The minimum pass mark is40% for each module; failures above 30% are compensatable within the limits outlined above, provided candidates havean overall average of at least 40% and pass marks in modules totalling at least 80 credits per level. A candidate may alsoprogress with a failure below 30% in one or more individual module, if they have an overall average of at least 50% andpass marks in at least 100 credits at the discretion and recommendation of the Neuroscience examination board.

Students failing to progress under these regulations are offered a resit opportunity. The format of the resit may bethe same as that used in the original examination or may be a different format. Students who have been recommendedto take resit exams should ensure that they are aware of the resit format for each module. In addition, those candidateswho fail any coursework component may elect to re-submit remedial coursework. However, coursework that has beenpassed may not be resubmitted. Candidates wishing to exercise the option of remedial coursework must contact theappropriate module convener (or his/her representative) within seven days of receiving the letter notifying him / her offailed modules. Any remedial coursework must normally be submitted before the start of the re-examinations.

The final year assessments are non-compensatable.

In the case of candidates registered for either MSci or BSc degrees, fail marks gained in the Qualifying Year in thecompulsory modules may not be compensated, under provisions of the University Regulations for First Degrees, by marksother than those gained from other compulsory modules.

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Progression Information

Degree Information

Students shall be awarded the class of degree commensurate with the range within which their performance,calculated according to a weighted arithmetic mean, places them.Candidates whose final mark is regarded as borderline (as defined by University Regulations in the Quality Manual),may be considered for the award of the next higher classification. The method of determining whether or not candidatesare awarded the higher class of degree invariably involves consultation with the appropriate External Examiner and a vivavoce examination.Candidates with marks outside the borderline region who have extenuating circumstances: If the External Examinerapproves the award of a higher class of degree than such a candidate's marks would otherwise determine, the ExternalExaminer provides a written report confirming the award of the higher degree. Marks are not adjusted in this case.

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Course Weightings %

Part 1: 33

Part 2: 67

Degree Calculation Method: Arithmetic Mean

Draft Regulations for B140 BSc (Ordinary) Neuroscience






Supplementary Regulations for B140 BSc (Ordinary) Neuroscience

Neuroscience

B140Ucas Code:

Qual:

Title:

Course Type:






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2.

3 year UG

Bachelor of Science (Ordinary)







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5.

6.


Qualifying Year

Compulsory











Restricted












Optional modules to the value of 20 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Optional Modules (subjectto availability of places - please see the offering School to sign up for optional modules). Other modules may be taken inplace of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable and with the agreementof the Neuroscience Courses Director.

Part I

Compulsory

















No optional modules in Part I.


Part II

Compulsory











Restricted













Optional modules to the value of 20 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Optional Modules (subjectto availability of places - please see the offering School to sign up for optional modules). Other modules may be taken inplace of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable and with the agreementof the Neuroscience Courses Director. Level 1 modules provided by the Schools of Biomedical Sciences, Biology orBiosciences are not permitted as optional modules for final year students unless they have the approval of theNeuroscience Courses Director.


Assessment

Students registered for the BSci Neuroscience Programme must achieve the normal progression criteria definedunder the University Regulations for First Degrees. Candidates may be required to attend a viva voce examination as part of the Part II examination. Assessment Rules The assessment of modules is governed by the University Regulations for Ordinary Degrees. The minimum pass markis 40% for each module; failures above 30% are compensatable within the limits outlined above, provided candidateshave an overall average of at least 40% and pass marks in modules totalling at least 60 credits per level. A candidatemay also progress with a failure below 30% in one or more individual module, if they have an overall average of at least50% and pass marks in at least 80 credits at the discretion and recommendation of the Neuroscience examinationboard.Students failing to progress under these regulations are offered a resit opportunity. The format of the resit may bethe same as that used in the original examination or may be a different format. Students who have been recommendedto take resit exams should ensure that they are aware of the resit format for each module. In addition, those candidateswho fail any coursework component may elect to re-submit remedial coursework. However, coursework that has beenpassed may not be resubmitted. Candidates wishing to exercise the option of remedial coursework must contact theappropriate module convener (or his/her representative) within seven days of receiving the letter notifying him / her offailed modules. Any remedial coursework must normally be submitted before the start of the re-examinations.The final year assessments are non-compensatable.In the case of candidates registered for BSc degrees, fail marks gained in the Qualifying Year in the compulsorymodules may not be compensated, under provisions of the University Regulations for First Degrees, by marks other thanthose gained from other compulsory modules.

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Degree requirements are as indicated above in the approved course of study and as per the University Regulations8.

Degree Information

Course Weightings %

Part 1: 33

Part 2: 67

Draft Regulations for B140 BSc Hons Neuroscience






Supplementary Regulations for B140 BSc Hons Neuroscience

Neuroscience

B140Ucas Code:

Qual:

Title:

Course Type:






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UG Part-time








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6.

There are no compulsory or restricted option modules for this course. Please contact the lead School for the course for guidanceon suitable module choices.


Assessment

Progression requirements are as indicated above in the approved course of study and as per the University Regulations7.



Degree Information


Draft Regulations for B141 MSci Hons Neuroscience






Supplementary Regulations for B141 MSci Hons Neuroscience

Neuroscience

B141Ucas Code:

Qual:

Title:

Course Type:






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4 year UG

Master in Science with Honours







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5.

6.


Qualifying Year

Compulsory











Restricted












Optional modules to the value of 20 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Modules (subject toavailability of places - please see the offering School to sign up for optional modules). Other modules may be taken inplace of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable and with the agreementof the Neuroscience Courses Director.

Part I

Compulsory















Restricted






Optional modules to the value of 10 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Modules. Other modulesmay be taken in place of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable andwith the agreement of the Neuroscience Courses Director.


Part II

Compulsory



B13501 30Placement Project Proposal AutumnN

B13502 30Landmarks in Neuroscience Full YearN

B13603 60Placement Project Report Full YearN


NB: Assessment of this year is non-compensatable (see Progression information below).Students working in overseas Universities under U21-type placements can substitute some or all of these moduleswith those offered by the host institution.

Part III

Compulsory





B14701 20Neuroscience MSci Project Study 1 AutumnY

B14702 10Current Trends in Neuroscience AutumnY



B14801 30Neuroscience MSci Project Study 2 SpringY





Assessment

In addition to University Regulations, students registered for the MSci Neuroscience Programme must achieve anaverage mark of 60% or better in the Year 1 assessments (Qualifying Year) in order to progress to Year 2, unless clearevidence of extenuating circumstances which may have impacted upon assessments has been submitted and processedaccording to University regulations. It is a requirement of the MSci Neuroscience degree that students obtain anindustrial or alternative one year placement to be taken during the third year of the programme. Application forplacements will be made during the first semester of Year 2 and these will be competitive with the decision concerningappointment being made by the placement sponsor and not the University of Nottingham. Students registered for theMSci degree who obtain 40% or better in year 1 assessments but less than 60% will be offered a transfer to the BScNeuroscience programme from the beginning of year 2. MSci students must achieve an average mark of 50% or better inYear 2 (Part I) and Year 3 (Part II) assessments to remain on the MSci Neuroscience course. MSci students who areunsuccessful in obtaining a placement during Year 2 will transfer to the final year of the BSc Neuroscience degree for Year3.

The MSci third year assessments are non-compensatable. There is no opportunity to re-sit the placement year of theMSci course at another placement. Students failing the placement year will be offered a transfer to the third year of theBSc. degree.

In the case of candidates registered for either MSci or BSc degrees, fail marks gained in the Qualifying Year in thecompulsory modules may not be compensated, under provisions of the University Regulations for First Degrees, by marksother than those gained from other compulsory modules.

Assessment Rules

The assessment of modules is governed by the University Regulations for First Degrees. The minimum pass mark is40% for each module; failures above 30% are compensatable within the limits outlined above, provided candidates havean overall average of at least 40% and pass marks in modules totalling at least 80 credits per level. A candidate may alsoprogress with a failure below 30% in one or more individual module, if they have an overall average of at least 50% andpass marks in at least 100 credits at the discretion and recommendation of the Neuroscience examination board. 

Students failing to progress under these regulations are offered a re-sit opportunity. The format of the re-sit isnormally the same as that used in the original examination. However, in exceptional circumstances a different form ofre-assessment may be used with the approval of the Undergraduate Teaching Manager. In addition, those candidates whofail any coursework component may elect to re-submit remedial coursework. However, coursework that has been passedmay not be resubmitted. Candidates wishing to exercise the option of remedial coursework must contact the appropriatemodule convener (or his/her representative) within seven days of receiving the letter notifying him / her of failedmodules. Any remedial coursework must normally be submitted before the start of the re-examinations. Candidates may be required to attend a viva voce examination as part of the Part II examination.

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Students shall be awarded the class of degree commensurate with the range within which their performance,calculated according to a weighted arithmetic mean, places them.Candidates whose final mark is regarded as borderline (as defined by University Regulations in the Quality Manual),may be considered for the award of the next higher classification. The method of determining whether or not candidatesare awarded the higher class of degree invariably involves consultation with the appropriate External Examiner and a vivavoce examination.Candidates with marks outside the borderline region who have extenuating circumstances: If the External Examinerapproves the award of a higher class of degree than such a candidate's marks would otherwise determine, the ExternalExaminer provides a written report confirming the award of the higher degree. Marks are not adjusted in this case.

8.

Degree Information

Course Weightings %

Part 1: 20

Part 2: 30

Part 3: 50

Draft Regulations for B1B2 BSc Hons Neuroscience with Pharmacology






Supplementary Regulations for B1B2 BSc Hons Neuroscience with Pharmacology

Neuroscience with Pharmacology

B1B2Ucas Code:

Qual:

Title:

Course Type:






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3 year UG








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6.

Page No: 16Code: B1B2

Qualifying Year

Compulsory











Restricted













Part I

Compulsory















Restricted







Optional modules to the value of 10 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Modules. Other modulesmay be taken in place of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable andwith the agreement of the Neuroscience Courses Director.


Part II

Compulsory





B13505 10Molecular Pharmacology AutumnY






Restricted












Optional modules to the value of 20 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Modules. Other modulesmay be taken in place of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable andwith the agreement of the Neuroscience Courses Director. Level 1 modules provided by the Schools of BiomedicalSciences, Biology or Biosciences are not permitted as optional modules for final year students unless they have theapproval of the Neuroscience Course Director.


Assessment

Students must achieve the normal progression criteria defined under the University Regulations for First Degrees. Any failmarks gained in the Qualifying Year in the compulsory modules may not be compensated, under provisions of theUniversity Regulations for First Degrees, by marks other than those gained from other compulsory modules. Assessment Rules and Transfer Regulations The assessment of modules is governed by the University Regulations for First Degrees. However transfer from anHonours BSc onto an Ordinary degree (the Biochemistry Ordinary Degree ///) course shall, however, be permitted at theend of either the Qualifying stage or Part I stage of the BSc (Hons) course. To qualify for the award of the Ordinarydegree, candidates shall follow an approved course of study as prescribed by the Course Director. BSc Honours students after the qualifying year may transfer to the MSci programme at the discretion of the CourseDirector and if the progression criteria for the MSci are achieved. Students failing to progress under these regulations are offered a resit opportunity. The format of the resit may be thesame as that used in the original examination or may be a different format. Students who have been recommended totake resit exams should ensure that they are aware of the resit format for each module. Candidates wishing to exercisethe option of remedial coursework must contact the appropriate module convenor (or his/her representative) within sevendays of receiving the letter notifying him / her of failed modules. Any remedial coursework must normally be submittedbefore the start of the re-examinations.

7.


Degree Information

Degree Classification Scheme 

The classes of honours degree are as follows:- 

First Class - average of 70%+ 

Second Class (Division 1) - average of 60-69%. 

Second Class (Division II) - average of 50-59%. 

Third Class - average of 40-49%. 

Candidates whose final mark is regarded as borderline (as defined by University Regulations in the Quality Manual), maybe considered for the award of the next higher classification. The method of determining whether or not candidates areawarded the higher class of degree invariably involves consultation with the appropriate External Examiner and a vivavoce examination. Candidates whose final classification falls on a borderline will be considered at the Examiners' Meeting for the award ofthe next degree classification. Borderline marks are as follows: Weighted Average - Borderline for 69% - First class 59% - Second class, division I 49% - Second class, division II 39% - Third Candidates with marks outside the borderline region who have extenuating circumstances: If the External Examinerapproves the award of a higher class of degree than such a candidate's marks would otherwise determine, the ExternalExaminer provides a written report confirming the award of the higher degree. Marks are not adjusted in this case.

8.

Course Weightings %

Part 1: 33

Part 2: 67

Draft Regulations for B1C7 BSc Hons Neuroscience with Biochemistry






Supplementary Regulations for B1C7 BSc Hons Neuroscience with Biochemistry

Neuroscience with Biochemistry

B1C7Ucas Code:

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Title:

Course Type:






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3 year UG








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Page No: 20Code: B1C7

Qualifying Year

Compulsory











Restricted













Part I

Compulsory







C72340 10Proteins: Structure and Function AutumnY

C72341 10Principles of Gene Function AutumnY




C72445 10Lipid Metabolism and Oxidative Phosphorylation SpringY



Restricted










Part II

Compulsory







C73ADB 20Advanced Biochemistry Full YearY

C73B47 10Biochemistry of Disease Full YearY

Restricted













Optional modules to the value of 30 credits must normally be taken from the list of Restricted Modules (subject toavailability of places - please see the offering School to sign up for optional modules). Other modules may be taken inplace of these (eg language modules) as long as they fit in with the compulsory module timetable and with the agreementof the Neuroscience Courses Director. Level 1 modules provided by the Schools of Biomedical Sciences, Biology orBiosciences are not permitted as optional modules for final year students unless they have the approval of theNeuroscience Course Director.


Assessment

Students must achieve the normal progression criteria defined under the University Regulations for First Degrees. Any failmarks gained in the Qualifying Year in the compulsory modules may not be compensated, under provisions of theUniversity Regulations for First Degrees, by marks other than those gained from other compulsory modules. Assessment Rules and Transfer Regulations The assessment of modules is governed by the University Regulations for First Degrees. However transfer from anHonours BSc onto an Ordinary degree (the Biochemistry Ordinary Degree ///) course shall, however, be permitted at theend of either the Qualifying stage or Part I stage of the BSc (Hons) course. To qualify for the award of the Ordinarydegree, candidates shall follow an approved course of study as prescribed by the Course Director. BSc Honours students after the qualifying year may transfer to the MSci programme at the discretion of the CourseDirector and if the progression criteria for the MSci are achieved. Students failing to progress under these regulations are offered a resit opportunity. The format of the resit may be thesame as that used in the original examination or may be a different format. Students who have been recommended totake resit exams should ensure that they are aware of the resit format for each module. In addition, those candidateswho fail any coursework component may elect to re-submit remedial coursework. However, coursework that has beenpassed may not be resubmitted. Candidates wishing to exercise the option of remedial coursework must contact theappropriate module convenor (or his/her representative) within seven days of receiving the letter notifying him / her offailed modules. Any remedial coursework must normally be submitted before the start of the re-examinations.

7.


Degree Information

Degree Classification Scheme 

The classes of honours degree are as follows:- 

First Class - average of 70%+ 

Second Class (Division 1) - average of 60-69%. 

Second Class (Division II) - average of 50-59%. 

Third Class - average of 40-49%. 

Candidates whose final mark is regarded as borderline (as defined by University Regulations in the Quality Manual), maybe considered for the award of the next higher classification. The method of determining whether or not candidates areawarded the higher class of degree invariably involves consultation with the appropriate External Examiner and a vivavoce examination. Candidates whose final classification falls on a borderline will be considered at the Examiners' Meeting for the award ofthe next degree classification. Borderline marks are as follows: Weighted Average - Borderline for 69% - First class 59% - Second class, division I 49% - Second class, division II 39% - Third Candidates with marks outside the borderline region who have extenuating circumstances: If the External Examinerapproves the award of a higher class of degree than such a candidate's marks would otherwise determine, the ExternalExaminer provides a written report confirming the award of the higher degree. Marks are not adjusted in this case.

8.

Course Weightings %

Part 1: 33

Part 2: 67

Draft Regulations for C700 BSc Hons Biochemistry






Supplementary Regulations for C700 BSc Hons Biochemistry

Biochemistry

C700Ucas Code:

Qual:

Title:

Course Type:






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3 year UG








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Page No: 24Code: C700

Qualifying Year

Compulsory




C71104 10Introductory Practical Biochemistry AutumnY

F11MSB 10Molecular Structure and Bonding AutumnY




F11OMC 10Reactivity of Organic Molecules and Coordination Chemistry SpringY

C71103 20Biochemical Skills Full YearY

F11ERS 10Chemical Equilibria, Rate Processes and Spectroscopy Full YearY

Restricted

Students must select between 0 and 20 credits from this group


B11102 10Introductory Human Physiology and Pharmacology 1 AutumnY

C11111 10Experimental Design and Analysis 1 AutumnY


F11CC1 10Chemical Calculations 1 AutumnY

C11212 10Introductory Human Physiology and Pharmacology 2 SpringY

B11105 10Introduction to Neuroscience Full YearY


Students must take a total of 120 credits in year 1. Students have the option of substituting an alternative 10 creditmodule instead of the ones indicated. In order to do this, they would need permission from the Head of the BiochemistryTeaching Group. Students with a grade C or above in A level maths cannot take the maths module F11CC1.

Part I

Compulsory



C72304 10Laboratory Analysis of Proteins & Enzymes AutumnY



C72ISM 10Introductory Signals and Metabolic Regulation SpringY

C72SFM 10Structure and function of macromolecules SpringY

C72343 10Biochemistry Dissertation Full YearY

C72BS2 20Biochemical Skills 2 Full YearY

C72PAG 20Principles and Analysis of Gene Function Full YearY

Restricted

Stuart MUST take at least 10 credits from the C7 optional modules and a totla of 120 credits in the year.




C12365 10Medical Molecular Genetics AutumnY

F12AAS 10Amino acids and synthesis AutumnY

F12SPS 10Spectroscopy and Stereochemistry AutumnY

C72453 10Genomic Detectives: a virtual molecular analysis of human disease SpringY

C72TRA 10Intracellular and Transmembrane Transport SpringY

F12INC 10Inorganic Chemistry Full YearY


Free module choice should be minimum of 0.00 and a maximum of 10.00 credits

Students must take a total of 120 credits in year 2. Students who have to select an option in the spring semester havethe choice of substituting an alternative 10 credit module instead of the ones indicated. In order to do this, they wouldneed permission from the Head of the Biochemistry Teaching Group.


Part II

Compulsory





C73Y54 40Biochemistry Research Project Full YearY

Restricted

Students must take at least THREE of the biochemistry (C7....) modules and must take a total of 120 credits during theyear.



C74A38 10Advanced Biochemistry of Cancer AutumnY

C74A39 10Signal Transduction AutumnY

F13BMC 10Bioinorganic and Metal Coordination Chemistry AutumnY

F14CBE 10Chemical Biology and Enzymes AutumnY

F14PFB 10Protein Folding & Biospectroscopy AutumnY

C43630 10Cancer Genetics SpringY

C73MMI 10Molecular Microbiology and Infections SpringY

C74S52 10Cellular and Molecular Immunology SpringY



Students must take a total of 120 credits in year 3. They have the option of substituting an alternative module instead ofthe ones indicated. In order to do this, they would need permission from the Head of the Biochemistry Teaching Group.No level 1 modules are allowed in year 3.


Assessment

The assessment rules for this degree are provided in the Quality manual and student handbooks.

The first year of the course is known as a qualifying year and marks obtained do not contribute to the final degreeclassification.. After a module has been assessed students are awarded an overall module mark. The pass mark for eachmodule is 40%. If a student fails to achieve this mark there is an opportunity to resit the module at a later date.However, there are University compensation rules that apply and may remove the need for a student to resit a failedmodule. These are described in the University Quality Manual.

If a student fails to progress using these rules they are allowed to resit all their failed modules in September. Thesame progression rules apply to decisions made about student progression after the resit examinations and in thesummer.

A student who still does not meet the Honours degree progression standard may be allowed to progress on to theOrdinary degree providing they have passed a total of 60 credits and an overall average of 40%.

For progression from Year 2 to Year 3 the same compensation rules apply as described for the first year. However,only module marks gained at first attempt are used for the purposes of calculating the degree average. Marks gainedafter resits are only used when making progression decisions.

Please note: students failing a practical module due to lack of attendance (defined as missing more than 2 sessionswithout good cause) will have to resit that module with residence in the following year before they can continue with theircourse.

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Degree Information

Award of the Honours degree In the second and third year, the modules marks are used to calculate the overall degree average. Marks for thesecond and third year are weighted 25%:75% respectively toward the final degree mark and this is calculated using thearithmetic model, â€˜model 1â€™ as described in the University quality manual.

In this model Honours degrees are awarded according to the following criteria:

<table height=65 width=600><tr align=center><td align=left style="font-weight: bold">DegreeClass</td><td>Ist</td><td>IIi</td><td>IIii</td><td>III</td></tr><tr align=center><td align=left style="font-weight: bold">Overall mark</td><td>70% ormore</td><td>60-69%</td><td>50-59%</td><td>40-49%</td></tr></table>

Students at a borderline of a degree class (see University guidelines in the Quality Manual) have their workscrutinised by the External Examiner and may be given an oral examination in order to determine if they merit beingawarded a higher degree classification. Please note the borderline for a 2i/I is 69%.

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Course Weightings %

Part 1: 30

Part 2: 70

Draft Regulations for C700 BSc (Ordinary) Biochemistry






Supplementary Regulations for C700 BSc (Ordinary) Biochemistry

Biochemistry

C700Ucas Code:

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Part I

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C72343 10Biochemistry Dissertation Full YearY



Alternative

Students must choose either 10 credits or 20 credits from this group

Students must select either between 10 and 20 credits from this group


C72FSM 20Fundamentals of Signals and Metabolic Regulation SpringY


Restricted

Students must take a minimum of 100 credits in Part 1



F12AAS 10Amino acids and synthesis AutumnY

F12SPS 10Spectroscopy and Stereochemistry AutumnY

Part II

Compulsory





Restricted

Students must choose at least 30 credits of biochemistry modules from this group. Students must take a total of 100credits in year 3. Alternative modules can be selected with permission from the course director.





C43629 10Ageing, Sex and DNA Repair III SpringY





Final year students can choose from modules either in the School or from other Schools. They must ensure they meet therequirements of the Ordinary degree regulations as described in the Quality manual..


Assessment



Students who move on to the Ordinary degree after the qualifying year take 100 credits of modules in year 2. In order toprogress into the final year they must either:

Pass all modules with an average of at least 40%,OrAverage 40% overall andpass at least 60 credits and have no mark less than 30% in the failed modulesOrAverage 50% or more and pass at least 80 credits.

These rules are applied after resit examinations if necessary.

In their final year Ordinary degree students take a total of 100 credits at least 60 of which must be at level 3.For the purposes of determining the award, equal weighting is given to part 1 and part 2 marks.

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Students who average at least 40% in modules totalling at least 200 credits from years 2 and 3 will be awarded anOrdinary degree. For the award of an Ordinary degree the mark for a module where a student has been re-examined willbe the original mark or the reassessment mark, whichever is the higher.

An Ordinary degree with distinction can be awarded to a student who at first attempt achieves:an overall mark of at least 70% in 200 credits in Parts I and II .An Ordinary degree with merit can be awarded to a student who at first attempt achieves an overall mark of 60-69% in200 credits from Parts I and II.

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Part 1: 50

Part 2: 50



Draft Regulations for C720 BSc Hons Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry






Supplementary Regulations for C720 BSc Hons Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry

Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry

C720Ucas Code:

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Compulsory





F11CSS 0Chemistry Study Skills AutumnN




F11FC1 30Foundation Chemistry 1 Full YearY


F11ILW 10Introductory Laboratory Work Full YearN

Alternative

In addition to the above, students without a C or above in A level mathematics MUST take F11CC1. Students with a C orabove in A level mathematics CANNOT take F11CC1. They are strongly recommended to take HG1MC1, mathematicsfor chemistry.

Students must select either a maximum of 10 credits from this group



HG1MC1 10Mathematics for Chemistry 1 AutumnY

Restricted

Students not taking a maths option can choose to take one of the following modules:







Students must take a total of 120 credits in year 1. Students have the option of substituting an alternative module(s)instead of the ones indicated. In order to do this they would need permission from the Course Director in Chemistry orBiochemistry.

Part I

Compulsory







F12ERI 10Equilibria, Rates and Interfaces SpringY


F12CLJ 20Core Laboratory Work J Full YearN


F12SAS 20Synthesis & Spectroscopy Full YearY


Students must taker a total of 120 credits in year 2.


Part II

Compulsory






F14ST2 10Special Topics in Chemistry 2 SpringY



C73S35 20Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory Work Full YearY

C73Y03 10Data Analysis Full YearY

F13ALB 20Advanced Laboratory Techniques (B) Full YearN


Assessment

The assessment rules for this degree are provided in the Quality Manual and student handbooks.

The first year of the course is known as a qualifying year and marks obtained do not contribute to the final degreeclassification.. After a module has been assessed students are awarded an overall module mark. The pass mark for eachmodule is 40%. If a student fails to achieve this mark there may be an opportunity to resit the module at a later date.However, there are University compensation rules that apply and may remove the need for a student to resit a failedmodule. These are described in the University Quality Manual. Please note these rules only apply to compensatablemodules.

If a student fails to progress using these rules they are allowed to resit all their failed modules in September or in thefollowing adcademic year The same progression rules apply to decisions made about student progression after the resitopportunity..

Further progression for B.Sc. students For progression from Year 2 to Year 3 the same compensation rules apply as described for the first year. However,only module marks gained at first attempt are used for the purposes of calculating the degree average. Marks gainedafter resits are only used when making progression decisions.

PRACTICAL MODULESPlease note:first OR second year students failing a biochemistry practical module due to lack of attendance (defined as missing morethan two sessions or failing to submit two or More reports without good cause) will have to retake that module in thefollowing academic year before continuing with their course.NOTE: ALL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL MODULES ARE NON COMPENSATABLE and FAILED MODULES have to be retaken inthe following academic session..PLEASE READ THE CHEMISTRY HANDBOOK FOR MORE DETAILS

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For the B.Sc. degree In the second and third year, the modules marks are used to calculate the overall degree average. Marks for thesecond and third year are weighted 30%:70% respectively toward the final degree mark and this is calculated using thearithmetic model, as described in the University Quality Manual.

For the M.Sci. degree In the second, third and fourth year, module marks are used to calculate the overall degree average. Marks for thesecond third and fourth year are weighted 20%:40%:40% respectively toward the final degree mark and this iscalculated using the arithmetic model, as described in the University Quality ManualIn this model BSc and MSci Honours degrees are awarded according to the following criteria:

<table><colgroup span=1><col width=200></col></colgroup><tr><td style="font-weight: bold">DegreeClass</td><td>Ist</td><td>IIi</td><td>IIii</td><td>III</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold">Overall mark</td><td>70% ormore</td><td></td><td>60-69%</td><td>50-59%</td><td>40-49%</td></tr><table>

Students at a borderline of a degree class (see University guidelines in the Quality Manual) have their workscrutinised by the External Examiner and may be given an oral examination in order to determine if they merit beingawarded a higher degree classification. Please note the borderline for a 2i/I degree is 69%

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Degree Information

Course Weightings %

Part 1: 30

Part 2: 70

Draft Regulations for C720 BSc (Ordinary) Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry






Supplementary Regulations for C720 BSc (Ordinary) Biochemistry and BiologicalChemistry


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Draft Regulations for C720 BSc Hons Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry






Supplementary Regulations for C720 BSc Hons Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry


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Draft Regulations for C721 MSci Hons Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry






Supplementary Regulations for C721 MSci Hons Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry


C721Ucas Code:

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Compulsory





F11CSS 0Chemistry Study Skills AutumnN






F11ILW 10Introductory Laboratory Work Full YearN

Alternative

In addition to the above, students without a C or above in A level mathematics MUST take F11CC1. Students with a Cor above in A level mathematics CANNOT take F11CC1. They are strongly recommended to take HG1MC1, mathematicsfor chemistry.

Students must select either between 0 and 10 credits from this group



HG1MC1 10Mathematics for Chemistry 1 AutumnY

Restricted

Students with A-Level Mathematics at grade C or above who do not wish to take HG1MC1 must choose 10 credits fromthe following options.







Students must take a total of 120 credits in year 1. Students have the option of substituting an alternative moduleinstead of the ones indicated. In order to do this they would need permission from the Course Director in Chemistry orBiochemistry.

Part I

Compulsory







F12ERI 10Equilibria, Rates and Interfaces SpringY


F12CLJ 20Core Laboratory Work J Full YearN


F12SAS 20Synthesis & Spectroscopy Full YearY


Part II

Compulsory






F14ST2 10Special Topics in Chemistry 2 SpringY



C73S35 20Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory Work Full YearY


F13MPL 20MSci Advanced Laboratory & Literature Project Full YearY


Free module choice should total 0.00 credits

Part III

Compulsory



F13BMC 10Bioinorganic and Metal Coordination Chemistry AutumnY

F14ST1 10Special Topics in Chemistry 1 AutumnY

F14ST3 10Special Topics in Chemistry 3 AutumnY

Alternative

Students must select either all modules in this group


F14CPB 60Research Project Full YearY

OR all modules in this group


C74B39 60Biochemistry Research Project Full YearN

Restricted





AND between 10 and 20 credits from this group





Students must complete 120 credits in year 4.Students have the option of substituting alternative modules in place of the ones indicated. In order to do this they wouldneed permission from the Head of either the Biochemistry or Chemistry Teaching Groups.


Assessment



The assessment rules for this degree are provided in the University Quality manual and student handbooks.


If a student fails to progress using these rules they are allowed to resit all their failed modules in September or in thnext academic year. The same progression rules apply to decisions made about student progression after the resitopportunity.

Further progression for M.Sci. students For progression from Year 2 to Year 3 students must achieve a credit-weighted average of at least 55% in year 2 toremain on the MSci degree course. Only module marks gained at first attempt are used for the purposes of calculatingthe year average. Marks gained after resits are only used when making progression decisions. Students who do notmeet these criteria but meet the requirements for progression to the B.Sc degree will be offered a transfer to thatdegree. At the end of year 3 the students must achieve a credit-weighted average of at least 50% in year 3 to beallowed to progress into the final year. Again only module marks gained at first attempt are used for the purposes ofcalculating the year average. Students not meeting these criteria but meeting the requirements for a B.Sc. degree will beawarded a B.Sc. degree. Its classification will be based on their performance in years two and three as described in theBSc programme specification.

PRACTICAL MODULESPlease note:first OR second year students failing a biochemistry practical module due to lack of attendance (defined as missing morethan two sessions or failing to submit two or More reports without good cause) will have to retake that module in thefollowing academic year before continuing with their course.NOTE: ALL CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL MODULES ARE NON COMPENSATABLE and FAILED MODULES have to be retaken inthe following academic session..PLEASE READ THE CHEMISTRY HANDBOOK FOR MORE DETAILS

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In the second, third and fourth year, module marks are used to calculate the overall degree average. Marks for thesecond third and fourth year are weighted 20%:40%:40% respectively toward the final degree mark and this iscalculated using the arithmetic model, â€˜model 1â€™ as described in the University Quality ManualIn this model MSci Honours degrees are awarded according to the following criteria:

<table><colgroup span=1><col width=200></col></colgroup><tr><td style="font-weight: bold">DegreeClass</td><td>Ist</td><td>IIi</td><td>IIii</td><td>III</td></tr><tr><td style="font-weight: bold">Overall mark</td><td>70% ormore</td><td></td><td>60-69%</td><td>50-59%</td><td>40-49%</td></tr><table>

Students at a borderline of a degree class (see University guidelines in the Quality Manual) have their work scrutinised bythe External Examiner and may be given an oral examination in order to determine if they merit being awarded a higherdegree classification. Please note the borderline for a 2i/I degree is 69%.

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Degree Information

Course Weightings %

Part 1: 20

Part 2: 40

Part 3: 40

Draft Regulations for C721 MSci Hons Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry






Supplementary Regulations for C721 MSci Hons Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry


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Draft Regulations for C741 BSc Hons Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine






Supplementary Regulations for C741 BSc Hons Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

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Compulsory





C71104 10Introductory Practical Biochemistry AutumnY






C71103 20Biochemical Skills Full YearY

Restricted

Students must take a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 credits from this group. Please note:students with a grade C or better in A level maths may not take F11CC1 andstudents may choose to take B11101 (20 credits) instead of B11102(10 credits)






B11105 10Introduction to Neuroscience Full YearY


F11ILW 10Introductory Laboratory Work Full YearY



Students must take a total of 120 credits in year 1. They have the option of substituting an alternative 10 credit moduleinstead of the options indicated. In order to do this, they need permission from the Head of the Biochemistry Teachinggroup


Part I

Compulsory









C72MMD 10Molecular Medicine Dissertation Full YearY


Restricted

PLESAE NOTE: Students must take at least 10 credits of C7 modules







C42443 10Developmental Biology SpringY

C72453 10Genomic Detectives: a virtual molecular analysis of human disease SpringY


C72TRA 10Intracellular and Transmembrane Transport SpringY



Students must take a total of 120 credits in year 2. . Students have the choice of substituting an alternative 10 creditoption module instead of the ones indicated. In order to do this, they would need permission from the Head of theBiochemistry Teaching Group.

Part II

Compulsory





C73Y54 40Biochemistry Research Project Full YearY

Restricted

Students must choose 50 credits of options from the list. Please note:at least THREE modules must be chosen from the C7 optional modules




C73MDT 10Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics AutumnY







C73MOM 10Molecular Basis of Medicine SpringY




Students must take a total of 120 credits in year 3. They have the option to substitute a 10 credit module for one on theoptions list. This would need the permission of the Head of the Biochemistry Teaching Group. No level 1 modules wouldbe allowed.


Assessment

The assessment rules for this degree are as desribed in the Quality Manual and the students' handbooks.The first year of the course is known as a qualifying year and marks obtained do not contribute to the final degreeclassification.. After a module has been assessed students are awarded an overall module mark. The pass mark for eachmodule is 40%. If a student fails to achieve this mark there is an opportunity to resit the module at a later date.However, there are University compensation rules that apply and may remove the need for a student to resit a failedmodule. These are described in the University Quality Manual.


A student who still does not meet the Honours degree progression standard may be allowed to progress on to theBiochemistry Ordinary degree providing they have passed a total of 60 credits and an overall average of 40%.


Please note: students failing a practical module due to lack of attendance (defined as missing more than 2 sessionswithout good cause) will have to resit that module with residence in the following year before they can continue with theircourse.Students failing to progress on to Part 1 or Part 2 of the degree after resits may transfer to the Biochemistry Ordinarydegree if they meet the requirements of that degree.

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Students with an overall weighted average of 39%, 49%, 59% or 69% will considered as borderline candidates. Theirwork will be reviewed by the External Examiner, they will have a viva voce examination with the External Examiner andtheir case will be discussed at the Examination Board in order to decide if they are moved to the higher degree class.

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Degree Information

Course Weightings %

Part 1: 30

Part 2: 70

Draft Regulations for CC47 BSc Hons Biochemistry and Genetics






Supplementary Regulations for CC47 BSc Hons Biochemistry and Genetics

Biochemistry and Genetics

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Qualifying Year

Compulsory












C11118 10Biochemistry and Genetics Tutorial and Study Skills Module Full YearN

Restricted

These modules are recommended.




C11119 10Animal Kingdom AutumnY






Students must take modules to an overall total of 120 credits. Students may be allowed to substitute an alternativeoptional module with the permission of the Head of biochemistry or genetics.

Part I

Compulsory




C42324 10Genes, Genomes and Chromosomes AutumnY



C42418 10Bacterial Genes and Development SpringY


C72ISM 10Introductory Signals and Metabolic Regulation SpringN

C72PAG 20Principles and Analysis of Gene Function Full YearN

Restricted

Students shoudl take 30 credits form this group. If you want to take an alternative module you must ask permissionfrom Dr Scotting




C12364 10Genetics Dissertation II AutumnY

C42417 10Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution SpringY



Part II

Compulsory



C13594 10Gene Regulation AutumnY

C73510 20Research Project BG AutumnY

C73611 20Research Project BG SpringY




Alternative

You should choose one of the folowing modules from group 1

Students must select either 10 credits from this group



C13597 10Pathogens AutumnY

C43540 10Population Genetics AutumnY

C43541 10Conservation Genetics AutumnY

C43542 10Human Variation AutumnY

You should choose both of the modules in group 2. Students wishing to take alternative modules mustsee the coursecoordinators before choosing thir options.

OR 20 credits from this group





Assessment

The assessment rules for this degree are provided in the Faculty of Science and student handbooks.




Students who fail a biochemistry practcal module due to lack of attendance (defined as missing more than two sessionswithout good cause) will have to retake the module in the following academic year before they can continue with theircourse

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Degree Information


In the second and third year, the modules marks are used to calculate the overall degree average. Marks for the secondand third year are weighted 30%:70% respectively toward the final degree mark and this is calculated using thearithmetic model, â€˜model 1â€™ as described in the university quality manual.

In this model Honours degrees are awarded according to the following criteria:

<table height=65 width=600><tr align=center><td align=left style="font-weight: bold">DegreeClass</td><td>Ist</td><td>IIi</td><td>IIii</td><td>III</td></tr><tr align=center><td align=left style="font-weight: bold">Overall mark</td><td>70% ormore</td><td>60-69%</td><td>50-59%</td><td>40-49%</td></tr></table>

Students at a borderline of a degree class (see University guidelines in the Quality Manual) have their workscrutinised by the External Examiner and may be given an oral examination in order to determine if they merit beingawarded a higher degree classification. Please note the borderline for First /2i is 69%

Ordinary degree students Students failing to meet the standard required to remain on the Honours course after years one or two after resitexaminations may be allowed to transfer to an Ordinary degree. Students will have a choice of transferring to theOrdinary Biochemistry degree or the Ordinary Genetics degree. The standards required to be allowed on to an Ordinarydegree after year one or two and the structure of an Ordinary degree course are described in the University QualityManual. Students will have a choice of modules that must be approved by the relevant course director.

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Course Weightings %

Part 1: 30

Part 2: 70

Draft Regulations for CC47 BSc (Ordinary) Biochemistry and Genetics






Supplementary Regulations for CC47 BSc (Ordinary) Biochemistry and Genetics


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Degree Information


Draft Regulations for CC4R MSci Hons Biochemistry and Genetics






Supplementary Regulations for CC4R MSci Hons Biochemistry and Genetics


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Qualifying Year

Compulsory












C11118 10Biochemistry and Genetics Tutorial and Study Skills Module Full YearN

Restricted




C11119 10Animal Kingdom AutumnY






Students must take modules to an overall total of 120 credits. Students may be allowed to substitute an alternativeoptional module with the permission of the Course Director

Part I

Compulsory




C42324 10Genes, Genomes and Chromosomes AutumnY



C42418 10Bacterial Genes and Development SpringY




Restricted

Students must take 20 credits from this group

Students must select all modules in this group



AND 20 credits from this group

AND 20 credits from this group


C12364 10Genetics Dissertation II AutumnY

C42417 10Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution SpringY



Part II

Compulsory



C13594 10Gene Regulation AutumnY

C73510 20Research Project BG AutumnY

C73611 20Research Project BG SpringY




Alternative

Group:1 Students can take EITHER 1 option from Group 1 OR 2 options from group 2 OR all 3 options from group 2(giving a 60/60 or 50/70 credit semester split respectively.Students must take either a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 10 credits from this group

Students must select either all modules in this group



C13597 10Pathogens AutumnY

C43540 10Population Genetics AutumnY

C43541 10Conservation Genetics AutumnY

C43542 10Human Variation AutumnY

Group:2 See alternatives group one for further details.OR a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 credits from this group

OR all modules in this group




Part III

Compulsory



C14705 20Research Presentation Skills Full YearY

C14707 80Project Full YearY

Alternative

Students must select either 20 credits from this group


C14702 10Cutting Edge Research Technologies and Ideas in Molecular Biology AutumnY

C14703 10Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis AutumnY

C14704 10Process and Practice in Science AutumnY


Assessment



Information on the marking criteria used by the School can be found in the Course Handbook. These criteria willprovide students with clear guidance on the performance required to obtain marks at various levels (e.g. 70%+, 60-69,50-59, 40-49).

Successful students must meet the university regulations and the additional supplementary regulations for thisdegree explained below. The University assessment regulations are described in the quality manual and can be found at:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/quality-manual/study-regulations/undergraduate-regulations.htmTo proceed to Part II, a candidate must normally obtain a credit-weighted average of 55% or more, at the firstattempt, in the Part I assessment. Candidates who fail to achieve this standard, but, who otherwise fulfil the universityprogression regulations will normally be permitted to proceed to Part II of the BSc Honours degree course in Biochemistryand Genetics. To proceed to Part III, a candidate must normally obtain a credit-weighted average mark of 50%, atthe first attempt, in the Part II assessment. Candidates who fail to meet this requirement may be awarded a BSc degree,provided they satisfy the requirements for the award of such a degree.Marks gained after resits are only used when making progression decisions. Students who fail a biochemistrypractical module due to lack of attendance (defined as missing more than two sessions without good cause) will have toretake the module in the following academic year before they can continue with their course.

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For the purpose of degree classification the following weightings will be attributed:<li>Part I 20%<li>Part II 40%<li>Part III 40%

• A final mark will be calculated using â€œModel 1 arithmetic meanâ€ of the degree class algorithms listed in theQuality Manual.

Classifications will be awarded according to the Quality Manual

<li>1st Class Honours = 70%+<li>Upper Second Class Honours = 60%-69%<li>Lower Second Class Honours = 50%-59%<li>Third Class Honours = 40%-49%

The borderline range will be marks which round to 69%, 59% and 49% respectively. Criteria which may beconsidered for raising the degree class of borderline students include: >50% weighted module marks fall into the higherclass; The mean mark at Part III is in the higher class; Performance in a viva voce examination with the externalexaminer.Please note the borderline for First /2i is 69%Ordinary degree students Students failing to meet the standard required to remain on the Honours course after years one or two after resitexaminations may be allowed to transfer to an Ordinary degree. Students will have a choice of transferring to theOrdinary Biochemistry degree or the Ordinary Biology degree. The standards required to be allowed on to an Ordinarydegree after year one or two and the structure of an Ordinary degree course are described in the University QualityManual. Students will have a choice of modules that must be approved by the relevant course director.

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Degree Information

Course Weightings %

Part 1: 20

Part 2: 40

Part 3: 40

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