2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BLGY3152 Advanced Topics in Human Genetics
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Stephanie Wright
Email: s.c.wright@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Some genetics at Level 1.Module replaces
BLGY3151 and BLGY3230This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
Students should have gained a knowledge of current research in a range of topics in human genetics.Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, students will be able to;
- understand and demonstrate coherent and detailed subject knowledge and professional competencies some of which will be informed by recent research/scholarship in human genetics;
- deploy accurately standard techniques of analysis and enquiry within human genetics;
- demonstrate a conceptual understanding which enables the development and sustaining of an argument;
- describe and comment on particular aspects of recent research and/or scholarship;
- appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of knowledge in human genetics;
- make appropriate use of scholarly reviews and primary sources; and
- apply their knowledge and understanding in order to initiate and carry out an extended piece of work or project;
- be able to use the transferable/key/generic skills necessary for employment related to human genetics;
- be able to exercise initiative and personal responsibility;
- be able to deploy decision making skills in complex and unpredictable situations.
Skills outcomes
- Managing Knowledge: sourcing / selecting / interpreting data.
- Technical Competence: IT skills.
- Managing Self: planning, time management.
- Presentation Skills.
Syllabus
This module will cover these topics;
- mechanisms leading to genome instability
- DNA damage, repair and recombination
- genome instability in cancer
- telemere biology; telomeres in ageing and cancer
- recombination and generation of diversity in the immune system
- single gene and complex disorders
- triplet repeat disorders
- protein structures and human genetic disorders
- chromosome syndromes, molecular cytogenetics and chromosome mosaicism
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 32 | 1.00 | 32.00 |
| Private study hours | 168.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Some of these topics will be well supported by e-lectures/Henry Stewart online talks (20 hours)- 80 hours consolidating lectures and online learning
- 50 hours examination and preparation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- there will be two pieces of assessed coursework.Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
3 x 1 hour essay questions (3/5)
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/01/2017
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