Structural Basis of Protein Mechanism (C7124L6)

15 credits, Level 6

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore the concept that protein structure is central to protein function.

You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to understand:

• how protein structures are related to each other
• how these structures relate to protein function
• the process of structure determination
• how this process can be used to better understand the functionality of proteins.

You’ll gain an introduction on essential computational and experimental techniques through teaching sessions. This work provides the basis for the in-depth discussion of more topical issues such as protein complexes and regulation, and protein folding.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 24 hours of contact time and about 126 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Biochemistry (with an industrial placement year) BSc
• Biochemistry BSc
• Biochemistry MSci
• Biology BSc
• Biology MSci
• Genetics BSc
• Genetics MSci