Genetics & Population Genetics (FND10)
Genetics and Population Genetics
Module FND10
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
This module aims to provide students with a grounding in genetics, in terms of concepts, problem solving and appreciation of the theories behind the concepts.
Students will complete two problem based exercises, allowing development of skills and increased confidence in solving genetics problems.
Topics will include: Mendelian inheritance; monohybrid and dihybrid crosses; mutations and consequences; X linkage; codominance; principles of population genetics; Hardy-Weinberg equation; recombination.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to solve genetics problems
Demonstrate understanding of population genetics
Demonstrate understanding of Mendelian genetics
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 6 (1 hour) | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222122220 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 10001000000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00101001010 |
| Spring Semester | Pre Lab | 1 hour | 10001000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Lorraine Smith
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