2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BLGY1234 Practical Genetics
10 creditsClass Size: 127
Module manager: Dr Christopher West
Email: c.e.west@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
An acceptable scientific backgroundModule replaces
BLGY1302 (part)This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
An understanding of the experimental techniques that underpin knowledge of genetic mechanisms in living organisms.Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- demonstrate the principles of genetic segregation
- provide experience of genetic analysis in bacteria and eukaryotes
- use techniques used in molecular genetic manipulation and analysis.
Syllabus
- Genetic segregation in plants and humans
- Bacteriophage and bacterial inheritance
- Isolation analysis and manipulation of DNA
- Chromosomes and karyotyping.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Practical | 5 | 3.00 | 15.00 |
| Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparation and reading for practicals- Data Analysis exercises
- Preparation for in-course MCQ
- Revison for end of module exam.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance at practicals, completion of data analysis exercises and on-line MCQ, engagement with on-line materials.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Data analysis - PCR in diagnosis - annotated lab write up | 20.00 |
| In-course MCQ | Open Book: Mendelian segregation | 20.00 |
| Practical | Data analysis - Karyotyping | 20.00 |
| In-course MCQ | Open Book: Meet the DNA | 20.00 |
| In-course MCQ | Open Book: Restriction analysis | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/06/2017
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