GENETICS

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr J Pettitt

Pre-requisites

BI 2002
BI 20M3

Overview

The principles of genetic analysis; genetics of a simple eukaryotes; genome-enabled genetics; population genetics; medical genetics, including simple and complex genetic diseases.

Structure

3 one hour lectures per week, 4 two hour tutorials, 2 three hour workshops and 1 nine hour practical.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour essay examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%). Continuous assessment comprises: 2 laboratory reports and 1 problem solving exercise.

Resit: 1 three-hour essay examination (70%) and previous continuous assessment (30%).

Formative Assessment

- PRS-based revision sessions allow students to practice for MCQ tests and receive feedback on their performance.
- PRS-based MCQ in lectures/practicals.
- Practice exam questions on MyAberdeen.
- Problem-solving sessions.

Feedback

- Practical reports and essays will be marked with written comments.
- Problem solving questions will be discussed during a lecture/feedback session.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Students are given general feedback on performance during PRS revision sessions.
- Students receive on-line feedback on completion of the MCQ tests and quizzes.
- PRS MCQ assessment answers discussed during assessment session. Immediate feedback on practice questions available on MyAberdeen.
- Feedback on problem-based learning exercise.

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr B Mueller

Pre-requisites

GN 3502, MB 3006, BC 3503 or IM3501.

Co-requisites

GN 4509, MB 4050.

Overview

Genetics Option 1 - Human Genetics . The application of new sequencing techniques to human genetics, disease susceptibility, human evolution, genetic diseases, pedigree analysis and genetic risk assessment, effect of transposable elements on genome structure and the use of stem cells in research and medicine.

Genetics Option 2 - Population Genetics. Population Genetics, genetic epidemiology, immunogenetics, insights from genetically tractable model organisms, genetics of complex diseases and progress towards personal medicine.

Additional insight into further fundamental aspects of Genetics will be achieved by independently researching and writing two essays.

Structure

This course consists of two modules with 15 hours of contact time each, in the form of lectures, tutorials and seminars.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written paper (66.7%), in-course assessment consisting of two essays (2000 words) (33.3%).

Formative Assessment

- Mock exam with personal tutor allows students to practice for essay based exams and receive feedback on their performance.
- Case-study exercise with feedback in preparation for summative assessments.
- Practice exam questions on MyAberdeen.
- Problem-solving sessions with personal tutor.

Feedback

- Essays will be marked with written comments.
- Problem solving questions will be discussed during a lecture/feedback session.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Comments will be provided on the mock exam question.
- Feedback on problem-based learning exercise.

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr Berndt Mueller

Pre-requisites

GN 3502, IM 3501, MB3006

Co-requisites

GN 4510, MB 4050.

Overview

Genetics Option 1 - Human Genetics. The application of new sequencing techniques to human genetics, disease susceptibility, human evolution, genetic diseases, pedigree analysis and genetic risk assessment, effect of transposable elements on genome structure and the use of stem cells in research and medicine.

Immunology Option 2 - Molecular Immunology. The role of MHC molecules, T cell function, cytokine signalling, immune system components involved in regulation and inflammation, receptors involved in the immune response, antigen recognition.

Additional insight into further fundamental aspects of Genetics/Immunology will be achieved by independently researching and writing two essays.

Structure

This course consists of two modules with 15 hours of contact time each, in the form of lectures, tutorials and seminars.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written paper (66.7%), in-course assessment consisting of two (2000 words) essay (33.3%).

Formative Assessment

- Mock exam with personal tutor allows students to practice for essay based exams and receive feedback on their performance.
- Case-study exercise with feedback in preparation for summative assessments.
- Practice exam questions on MyAberdeen.
- Problem-solving sessions with personal tutor.

Feedback

- Essays will be marked with written comments.
- Problem solving questions will be discussed during a lecture/feedback session.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Comments will be provided on the mock exam question.
- Feedback on problem-based learning exercise.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Professor K Docherty

Pre-requisites

GN 3502, MB 3006, BC 3503

Co-requisites

GN 4007, MB 4050

Overview

The core element of this course is a research project that involves 10 weeks laboratory work and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis of the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the Semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.

Structure

Research project: 10 weeks with minimum of 6 hours per day, 4 days a week in laboratory
Two research tutorials: 4 hours.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 two-hour examinations (2 elements each) and 1 four-hour examination (3 elements) (63.6%); in-course assessment (36.4%) consisting of: Laboratory work (1 element); Honours thesis (2 elements) (5,000 words) and Thesis defence (1 element).

Formative Assessment

- Practice oral presentations of research data
- Mock exam allows students to practice for essay based exams and receive feedback on their performance.
- Practice exam essay allows students to write under exam conditions and receive feedback on their performance.
- Practice exam questions on MyAberdeen.
- Problem-solving sessions.

Feedback

- Practical reports and essays will be marked with written comments.
- Problem solving questions will be discussed during a lecture/feedback session.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Written comments will be provided on the mock exam question.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Professor K Docherty

Pre-requisites

GN 3502, IM 3501, MB 3006.

Co-requisites

GN 4008, MB 4050.

Overview

The core element of the course is a research project that involves 10 weeks laboratory work and production of a thesis. Assessment is on the basis or the performance in the laboratory, the thesis, and the project seminar. Two research tutorials will be organised by academic staff and will be assessed by examination at the end of the Semester. Tutorials will be held at regular intervals with the tutor appointed by the Head of School.

Structure

Research project: 10 weeks with minimum of 6 hours per day, 4 days a week in laboratory
Two research tutorials: 4 hours.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 2 two-hour examinations (2 elements each) and 1 four-hour examination (3 elements) (63.6%); in-course assessment (36.4%)consisting of: ?Laboratory work (1 element); Honours thesis (2 elements) (5,000 words) and Thesis defence (1 element).

Formative Assessment

- Practice oral presentations of research data.
- Practice exam essay allows students to write under exam conditions and receive feedback on their performance with personal tutor.
- Practice exam questions on MyAberdeen with personal tutor.
- Problem-solving sessions with personal tutor.

Feedback

- Practical reports and essays will be marked with written comments.
- Problem solving questions will be discussed during a lecture/feedback session.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Written comments will be provided on the mock exam question.