BS320-6-SP-CO:
Human Molecular Genetics
2018/19
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Monday 14 January 2019
Friday 22 March 2019
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Requisites for this module
BS221 or BS222
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BSC C400 Genetics,
BSC C402 Genetics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C403 Genetics (Including Placement Year),
BSC CK00 Genetics (Including Foundation Year)
The study of human genetics is one of the fastest moving areas of scientific research today, with technology driving the field of medical genomics from studies at the level of a single gene to population-wide analysis. Our understanding of the role of non-coding RNAs and epigenetics in regulating gene expression during development is increasing. And the importance of these mechanisms in genetic responses to the environment and disease susceptibility is steadily being revealed. The aim of this course is to explore a range of topics in human genetics and give a research based view of recent developments in the field. This will include looking at the evolution of the human genome and applications of genome research to examples of genetic disease.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain the structure and evolutionary origins of the human genome, and the variation observed in human populations;
2. Understand the inheritance and underlying mechanisms of simple and complex human genetic traits and diseases;
3. Explain the roles non-coding RNAs play in regulating gene expression and developmental processes, in health and disease;
4. Discuss the molecular mechanisms and importance of epigenetics and imprinting;
5. Demonstrate competence in the analysis and interpretation of data and in the written communication of information.
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18 x 1 hour lectures plus 1 revision class before summer exam
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Main exam: 180 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Additional coursework information
Summer Exam: wks 33-36
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Leonard Schalkwyk, email: lschal@essex.ac.uk.
Prof Leo Schalkwyk, Dr Toni Marco, Dr Julie Lloyd, Dr Vladimir Teif
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Dr Issam Ibrahim Saleem Hussain
The University of Lincoln
Senior Lecturer
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Of 20 hours, 20 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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