Genetics and Genomics (C7110)
Genetics and Genomics
Module C7110
Module details for 2017/18.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module will cover aspects of both classical and molecular genetics. Starting from the basic principles of Mendelian inheritance and meiosis the concepts of genetic linkage, recombination and mapping will be introduced. How the understanding of these processes can be used in the analysis of human disease traits will be discussed in detail. The module will then move onto looking at the structure of genomes, again with an emphasis on the human genome and how changes to this structure can relate to human disease. Finally the module will build on the basic molecular genetics covered in the level 4 molecular biology module to describe the advanced techniques now being used to analyse and manipulate genomes.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an in depth knowledge and critical understanding of the basic principles of heredity and genetics
Apply underlying concepts and principles to new problems in this field
Be able to source and analyse data in order to derive basic hypotheses
Demonstrate an ability to communicate your work with structured and coherent arguments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 10 | 50.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 12 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 000000000220 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Neil Crickmore
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Dr Frances Pearl
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Dr Alessandro Bianchi
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