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GN3502: GENETICS (2023-2024)

Last modified: 25 Oct 2023 12:46


Course Overview

  • this is a comprehensive course, providing an essential foundation for all advanced studies in Genetics, Chromosome Biology and Molecular Biology; 
  • the principles of molecular genetics and population genetics will be covered, with an emphasis on their application to the understanding of human biology. The teaching material will integrate information arising from the recent explosion of genome sequence data, equipping students with the necessary skills to engage with this rapidly developing field; 
  • a wide range of transferable skills are embedded within the course, including problem-solving, critical analysis of research materials, essay writing and subject-specific laboratory and computational skills;

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Alexander Lorenz

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The principles of genetic analysis, genetics of simple eukaryotes, genomics, population genetics, chromosome biology, medical genetics including simple and complex genetic diseases.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

  • 1 Science Laboratory during University week28
  • 2 Science Laboratories during University week29
  • 5 Lectures during University week26
  • 2 Lectures during University weeks 27, 30 - 31, 33, 35
  • 1 Lecture during University weeks 28 - 29, 32
  • 3 Lectures during University week34
  • 1 Tutorial during University weeks 27, 30 - 31
  • 2 Tutorials during University week32

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Data Analysis Exercise

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Exam

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2x Online Tests (7.5% each)

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  • Problem-solving questions will be discussed during a lecture/feedback session
  • Students receive online feedback on completion of online tests
  • Immediate feedback on practice questions available on MyAberdeen
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Essay

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  • Essay will be marked with written comments.
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandTo provide some fundamental, theoretical principles on which to form an integrated view of genetic processes
ConceptualApplyTo demonstrate and emphasise, where appropriate, the relevance of academic science to the well-being of our species, i.e. the application of genetics to the benefit of mankind and the environment.
ProceduralApplyYou will experience at first hand some of the laboratory procedures, for genetic analysis. This will increase your level of experience at performing laboratory work
 

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