Since September 2023
Instructor since September 2023
Introduction to Molecular Biology (University Level)
From 31.26 £ /h
Molecular biology opens up a fascinating world of invisible processes that sustain all life on Earth. In this introductory class, we will explore the basic molecules that compose living organisms – cells, DNA, RNA, and proteins.
We will first examine cells, the fundamental units of life. Peer inside them with microscopes to understand their structure and function. Next, we will study DNA, the molecule that operates as an instruction manual containing all the information required to build an organism. We will learn how DNA replicates itself and gets passed to new cells during cell division.
From there, we will look at RNA, which translates genetic information from DNA and assists in assembling proteins. Proteins, in turn, carry out most of the work within cells and comprise much of your tissues and organs. We will see how changes in DNA can alter proteins and affect an organism’s traits.
This class will provide an overview of key concepts in molecular biology. You will get to explore the microscopic world that makes life possible! See how cells work and how DNA, RNA, and proteins interact in creative ways to produce the amazing diversity of living things – from simple bacteria to complex humans. It will be an illuminating journey!
We will first examine cells, the fundamental units of life. Peer inside them with microscopes to understand their structure and function. Next, we will study DNA, the molecule that operates as an instruction manual containing all the information required to build an organism. We will learn how DNA replicates itself and gets passed to new cells during cell division.
From there, we will look at RNA, which translates genetic information from DNA and assists in assembling proteins. Proteins, in turn, carry out most of the work within cells and comprise much of your tissues and organs. We will see how changes in DNA can alter proteins and affect an organism’s traits.
This class will provide an overview of key concepts in molecular biology. You will get to explore the microscopic world that makes life possible! See how cells work and how DNA, RNA, and proteins interact in creative ways to produce the amazing diversity of living things – from simple bacteria to complex humans. It will be an illuminating journey!
Extra information
Laptop and note taking software
Location
At student's location :
- Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
Online from Netherlands
About Me
Meet Daniel, your new favorite biology tutor! With over 5 years of experience teaching university students in the UK, Daniel knows how to make science engaging and fun. Whether it's delivering lively lectures on toxicology or leading hands-on labs in molecular biology, he finds creative ways to get students excited about complex topics.
Daniel recently completed his PhD investigating how bacterial DNA replicates and repairs itself. Using cutting-edge genomic techniques, he uncovered new mechanisms bacteria use to maintain their chromosomes. His research involved optimizing lab protocols, programming in Python and R to analyze data, and 3D modeling of protein-DNA complexes. Who knew bacteria could be so fascinating!
In his spare time, Daniel practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, proving he has the patience and perseverance to be an excellent tutor. He also enjoys rock climbing to flex his problem-solving skills.
With his passion for science, talent for teaching, and ability to explain complex concepts clearly, Daniel is the perfect tutor to reinforce your understanding of biology and molecular genetics. His experience, enthusiasm and dedication will help you master key topics and ace your exams! Sign up for a session with Daniel today and let the learning begin!
Daniel recently completed his PhD investigating how bacterial DNA replicates and repairs itself. Using cutting-edge genomic techniques, he uncovered new mechanisms bacteria use to maintain their chromosomes. His research involved optimizing lab protocols, programming in Python and R to analyze data, and 3D modeling of protein-DNA complexes. Who knew bacteria could be so fascinating!
In his spare time, Daniel practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, proving he has the patience and perseverance to be an excellent tutor. He also enjoys rock climbing to flex his problem-solving skills.
With his passion for science, talent for teaching, and ability to explain complex concepts clearly, Daniel is the perfect tutor to reinforce your understanding of biology and molecular genetics. His experience, enthusiasm and dedication will help you master key topics and ace your exams! Sign up for a session with Daniel today and let the learning begin!
Education
PhD Molecular Genetics - Brunel University London, UK
Masters Biomedicine - University of Portsmouth, UK
Bachelors Biomedical Science - University of Portsmouth, UK
Masters Biomedicine - University of Portsmouth, UK
Bachelors Biomedical Science - University of Portsmouth, UK
Experience / Qualifications
6+ years lecturing across UK universities (Portsmouth, Surrey and Brunel).
Teaching students aged 14 - 20 from school to undergraduate university level.
Teaching students aged 14 - 20 from school to undergraduate university level.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Online via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Welcome to the fascinating world of molecular biology! In this introductory class, we'll explore the basic building blocks that make up living organisms - cells, DNA, RNA, and proteins. Get ready to zoom in deep to see these microscopic molecules up close.
We'll start by looking at cells under a microscope. What do they look like? How do they function? Then we'll dive into the structure of DNA and how it acts like an instruction manual, containing all the information needed to build an organism. We'll learn how DNA is copied and passed on to new cells during cell division.
Next up is RNA, which helps transmit genetic information from DNA and assists in building proteins. Proteins do most of the work in cells and make up much of your hair, skin, muscles and organs. We'll see how mutations in DNA can lead to changes in proteins, affecting how an organism looks and functions.
This introductory class will give you an overview of the fundamental concepts of molecular biology. Get ready to explore the nanoscale world that makes life possible! Discover how cells work and what DNA, RNA and proteins do to create the diversity of living things, from bacteria to blue whales. It will be a fascinating journey!
We'll start by looking at cells under a microscope. What do they look like? How do they function? Then we'll dive into the structure of DNA and how it acts like an instruction manual, containing all the information needed to build an organism. We'll learn how DNA is copied and passed on to new cells during cell division.
Next up is RNA, which helps transmit genetic information from DNA and assists in building proteins. Proteins do most of the work in cells and make up much of your hair, skin, muscles and organs. We'll see how mutations in DNA can lead to changes in proteins, affecting how an organism looks and functions.
This introductory class will give you an overview of the fundamental concepts of molecular biology. Get ready to explore the nanoscale world that makes life possible! Discover how cells work and what DNA, RNA and proteins do to create the diversity of living things, from bacteria to blue whales. It will be a fascinating journey!
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