Overview

This unit introduces the basic genetic principles underlying modern human genetics. Topics include: the central role of genes in the inheritance of traits, and the complex variation in inheritance patterns that arise due to interactions of genes with each other and the environment; the identification, characterisation and mapping of human … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Richard Burke

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Hendrika Duivenvoorden
Dr Francine Marques

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain the central role of genes in the inheritance of traits and the complex variation in inheritance patterns that arise due to interactions of genes with each other and the environment;

2.

Explain how genetic variation is generated by mutation and the importance of this in phenotypic variation, evolution and disease;

3.

Describe the value of model organisms in studying human gene function in development and disease;

4.

Demonstrate understanding of the relevance and value of genetics to human society;

5.

Demonstrate skills in independent problem-solving and experimental design, and in data collection, analysis and interpretation;

6.

Demonstrate skills in written and oral communication through written reports and oral presentations of research findings by small groups.

Assessment

1 - Weekly practicals
2 - Short answer practical test
3 - Independent project
4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Biomedical science