2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

BLGY2296 Human Genetics

10 creditsClass Size: 250

Module manager: Dr Stephanie Wright
Email: s.c.wright@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisites

BLGY1232

Introduction to Genetics

Module replaces

BLGY2282

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The objectives of the module are;
- To study the human genome, chromosomes and heredity, particularly in relation to genetic disease and cancer;
- To discuss the impact of human genomic information in the context of human health and genetic counselling.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the concepts and information relevant to human genetics;
- understand human genome, chromosomes and heredity, particularly in relation to genetic disease and cancer;
- understand the impact of human genomic information in the context of human health and genetic counselling;
- understand the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to genetics;
- understand the skills necessary for exercising personal responsibility;
- demonstrate excellent decision making skills in relation to human genetics.

Syllabus

- chromatin context of the human genome and introduction to epigenetics;
- the Human genome project, including the use of electronic databases;
- organisation and evolution of the human genome;
- pathogenic and non-pathogenic human genetic variability;
- identifying human disease genes;
- single-gene-and multifactorial disorders;
- human cytogenetics and medical genetics;
- cancer genetics;
- genetic counselling.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	18	1.00	18.00
Private study hours			82.00
Total Contact hours			18.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Feedback from online MCQs.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course MCQ	MCQ test	33.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		33.00

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	67.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		67.00

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 website

Last updated: 30/03/2023 16:46:49

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