School of Life Sciences

Structural Basis of Protein Mechanism (C7124L7)

Structural Basis of Protein Mechanism

Module C7124L7

Module details for 2026/27.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of, and propose the deployment of, key experimental and analytical methods to study protein structure and function.

Explain using detailed examples how protein structure is related to its function and mechanism of action.

Discuss advanced aspects of protein folding and misfolding

Extract data and information from multiple sources to construct and present a poster

TypeTimingWeighting
Computer Based ExamSemester 2 Assessment70.00%
Coursework30.00%
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MediaT2 Week 10 100.00%
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