Genetics and Genomics (C7110)
Genetics and Genomics
Module C7110
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module will look at the structure of genomes, with an emphasis on the human genome and how changes to this structure can relate to human disease. Aspects of both classical and molecular genetics will be covered. 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. Finally, the module will build on the basic molecular genetics covered in the level 4 molecular biology module to describe advanced techniques now being used to analyse 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 11 | 60.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 9 | 40.00% |
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 | Online Workshop | 2 hours | 00000000010 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00000011000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222200222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Alessandro Bianchi
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Frances Pearl
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