Dr Michael Gwilliam

Research Assistant, Biosciences

+44 (0) 1792 987729

m.p.s.gwilliam@swansea.ac.uk

Seminar Room - 138
First Floor
Wallace Building
Singleton Campus

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Dr Michael Gwilliam is a Research Assistant in the Department of Biosciences, Swansea University.

Taught Modules

BIO016 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

This module introduces the identification and role of essential macromolecules within a cell and their basic biochemical processes. Lectures and laboratory-based practicals will explore the core concepts of molecular biology and the practical application of molecular techniques. Lectures will cover the fundamental cellular chemistry that is necessary to understand the molecular nature of cells and the processes involved in maintaining life. Practicals will develop this learning to investigate specific molecular applications utilised in real-life situations, and also provide context to how and why gene regulation occurs.
BIO340 Professional Laboratory Skills

Professional Laboratory Skills is a module that provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience of fundamental and advanced laboratory techniques in the broad area of biomolecular sciences. BIO340 consists of four intense laboratory sessions: two conducted in the wet-lab and two conducted in the computer lab. This blend of in vitro and in silico experimentation reflects the skills needed by modern biology graduates. Each session will have a theme: (1) protein biochemistry, (2) in silico structural manipulations, (3) PCR-techniques and gel electrophoresis, (4) Bioinformatics. Students will examine the structure-function relationship of a conserved, yet functionally diverse, family of proteins. Such proteins are found in plants, animals (including invertebrates) and microorganisms. [It should be noted that this module runs out of term time (usually early September), in a similar manner to residential field courses]

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Taught Modules

BIO016 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

BIO340 Professional Laboratory Skills