2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BLGY2175 Human Populations
10 creditsClass Size: 250
Module manager: Dr Rupert Quinnell
Email: R.J.Quinnell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Module replaces
BLGY2275This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students will have an understanding of:
- methods for study of distribution and abundance of disease populations;
- infectious disease and cancer epidemiology;
- human genetic variation and population structure;
- the behaviour of genes in human populations;
- human origins and evolution;
- impact of changing populations.
Syllabus
- Epidemiological methods: descriptive epidemiology considering inferences and terminology; classical statistical approaches considering cancer; population biology considering infectious agents.
- Methods are applied in problem solving exercises.
- An evolutionary perspective throws light on the genetic structure of human populations, considering 'normal' variation, geographical variation and pathology.
- Mutation, gene flow, natural selection, genetic drift, founder effects and genetic load are discussed, and considered in workshops.
- Human origins and evolution.
- Changes in human populations: growth; life histories, migration; language; land usage; impact on the environment.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 15 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
| Practical | 4 | 3.00 | 12.00 |
| Private study hours | 72.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 28.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
2 in course practicals, each assessed by completion of a practical worksheet.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | 2 x Practical worksheets | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 hr 00 mins | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 | |
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: 15/11/2022
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