BS4014: Molecular Basis of Diseases

Preface

BS4014: Molecular Basis of Diseases is a 13-week module that is worth three academic units (i.e., AUs). More information about this course will be shown in the following sections of this page.

Course Objectives

BS4014 aims to provide insight into the molecular aspects of the following diseases:

• Cancer
• Neuronal diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease)
• Infectious diseases (e.g., multi-drug resistant bacteria)

In doing so, target molecules, molecular interactions, pathways, and drugs will all be examined.

Assessment Components

BS4014 has the following graded components:

1. Mid-term test (9^th October, 2023).
2. Reflection essay (due 14^th November, 2023).
3. Take-home quizzes (10% of grade in total)
4. Final exam (5^th December, 2023)