LF205-15 Genetics and Genomics
Introductory description
The ability to sequence whole genomes at increasingly affordable costs has dramatically improved our ability to explore the molecular genetic basis of complex variation. This provides enormous potential for advances in food security, human and animal health, and adaptation to climate change including sustainable energy sources. This module will introduce and reinforce the concepts and techniques in genetics and genomics that can be used to understand and manipulate complex traits, including hands-on workshops in several of the topics.
Module aims
The ability to sequence whole genomes at increasingly affordable costs has dramatically improved our ability to explore the molecular genetic basis of complex variation. This provides enormous potential for advances in food security, human and animal health, and adaptation to climate change including sustainable energy sources. This module will introduce the concepts and techniques in genetics and genomics that can be used to understand and manipulate complex traits, including an introduction to practical skills.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Introduction to computational biology
Conservation Genetics
Pedigree analysis and linkage mapping
Genetics and Ageing
Personalised nutrition
Gene therapy
Ethical issues
"The End Game" finding a causal gene
Genome-Wide Association Mapping
The Extended Genome
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- understand molecular genetic methods that will include advanced pedigree analysis, recombination (linkage) mapping of quantitative variation, and genome-wide association mapping
- understand how molecular genetics can increasingly play an important role in our everyday lives
- understand sub-cellular biology with modern genetics to appreciate how the phenotype of whole organism is determined.
Indicative reading list
The module will use a combination of recent review articles and refereed papers
exemplifying the techniques and their implementation.
Subject specific skills
Show a practical understanding of molecular genetic methods that will include advanced pedigree analysis, recombination (linkage) mapping of quantitative variation, and genome-wide association mapping.
Show an understanding of how molecular genetics can increasingly play an important role in our everyday lives
Transferable skills
Self directed learning
Adult learning
Activity based learning
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 sessions of 1 hour (8%) |
| Seminars | 4 sessions of 1 hour (3%) |
| Practical classes | 3 sessions of 6 hours (12%) |
| Private study | 51 hours (34%) |
| Assessment | 65 hours (43%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Self directed learning and revision for the end of year exam
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group D4
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop 1 | 10% | 10 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Computer based assessment - students will submit a written report |
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| Workshop 2 | 20% | 10 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Computer based assessment - students will submit a written report |
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| Examination | 70% | 45 hours | No |
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Section A: short answer questions. Section B: longer questions (may be essays, data-led or scenario-based) |
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Assessment group R4
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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| In-person Examination - Resit | 100% | No | |
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Section A: short answer questions. Section B: longer questions (may be essays, data-led or scenario-based) |
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Feedback on assessment
Individual written feedback for Workshops.
Post exam board cohort level feedback for exam.
Courses
This module is Core for:
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UBSA-3 Undergraduate Biological Sciences
- Year 2 of C100 Biological Sciences
- Year 2 of C100 Biological Sciences
- Year 2 of C102 Biological Sciences with Cell Biology
- Year 2 of C103 Biological Sciences with Environmental Resources
- Year 2 of C104 Biological Sciences with Microbiology
- Year 2 of C105 Biological Sciences with Molecular Genetics
- Year 2 of C107 Biological Sciences with Virology
- Year 2 of ULFA-C1A1 Undergraduate Biological Sciences (MBio)
- Year 2 of ULFA-C113 Undergraduate Biological Sciences (with Placement Year)
- Year 2 of ULFA-C1A5 Undergraduate Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement (MBio)
This module is Core optional for:
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UIPA-C1L8 Undergraduate Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development
- Year 2 of C1L8 Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development
- Year 2 of C1LA Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development: Biological Sciences
- Year 2 of C1LB Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development: Ecology
This module is Optional for:
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UBSA-C700 Undergraduate Biochemistry
- Year 2 of C700 Biochemistry
- Year 2 of C700 Biochemistry
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ULFA-C1A2 Undergraduate Biochemistry (MBio)
- Year 2 of C1A2 Biochemistry
- Year 2 of C700 Biochemistry
- Year 2 of ULFA-C702 Undergraduate Biochemistry (with Placement Year)
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UBSA-C1B9 Undergraduate Biomedical Science
- Year 2 of C1B9 Biomedical Science
- Year 2 of C1B9 Biomedical Science
- Year 2 of C1B9 Biomedical Science
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ULFA-C1A3 Undergraduate Biomedical Science (MBio)
- Year 2 of C1A3 Biomedical Science
- Year 2 of C1B9 Biomedical Science
- Year 2 of ULFA-C1A7 Undergraduate Biomedical Science with Industrial Placement (MBio)
- Year 2 of UBSA-CB19 Undergraduate Biomedical Science with Intercalated Year
- Year 2 of ULFA-B140 Undergraduate Neuroscience (BSc)
- Year 2 of ULFA-B142 Undergraduate Neuroscience (MBio)
- Year 2 of ULFA-B143 Undergraduate Neuroscience (with Industrial Placement) (MBio)
- Year 2 of ULFA-B141 Undergraduate Neuroscience (with Placement Year) (BSc)