Fundamentals of Human Genetics

BIOL67561 Fundamentals of Human Genetics 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 David Gerrard Unit coordinator Miriam Smith Unit coordinator School of Biological Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 The Fundamental of Human Genetics and Genomics unit is a subject-specific lecture based module in the MSc Genomic Medicine programme. This unit will provide essential and contemporary knowledge relating to genomic science and genetic disease. The unit consists of a mixture of e-learning modules, taught lectures and tutorials. The lectures will be delivered by a range of clinical and non-clinical academic staff, many of whom are internationally recognised experts in their field. This is a Core unit attended by students from a number of different Programmes. The Fundamental of Human Genetics and Genomics unit is a subject-specific lecture based module in the MSc Genomic Medicine programme. This unit will provide essential and contemporary knowledge relating to genomic science and genetic disease. The unit consists of a mixture of e-learning modules, taught lectures and tutorials. The lectures will be delivered by a range of clinical and non-clinical academic staff, many of whom are internationally recognised experts in their field. This is a Core unit attended by students from a number of different Programmes. The aim of this module is to prepare students to understand the role of genomics in disease. This module will serve as a foundation for those wishing to complete further modules from the Genomic Medicine portfolio.  By the end of this module, you should be able to:-<ol><li>Describe the structure and function of DNA, genes and chromosomes.</li><li>Explain the regulation of gene expression, transcription and translation.</li><li>Interpret structural and sequence variation in the context of physiological function and disease.</li><li>Critically compare the range of inheritance patterns seen in genetic disorders.</li><li>Select and justify appropriate methods for identifying disease-causing variants and chromosomal abnormalities. </li></ol> The course contains 10 hours e-lectures, 5 hours face-to-face lectures, 3 tutorial type of  learning sessions, and 2 hourworkshop. 0 Other 70% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% Written exam (MCQs) 70%  Written assignment 30% Formative and summative feedback given MSc Genomic Medicine FT MSc Genomic Medicine FT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Genomic Medicine FT MSc Genomic Medicine FT (HEE) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Genomic Medicine PT MSc Genomic Medicine PT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Genomic Medicine PT MSc Genomic Medicine PT (HEE) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory PG Diploma Genomic Medicine PT PG Diploma Genomic Medicine PT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory PG Diploma Genomic Medicine PT PGDip Genomic Medicine PT(HEE) PGDT Dissertation Mandatory PG Cert Genomic Medicine PT PG Cert Genomic Medicine PT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory PG Cert Genomic Medicine PT PG Cert Genomic Med PT (HEE) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory Genomic Medicine - CPD Genomic Medicine - CPD PGDT Taught Component Optional Genomic Medicine - CPD Genomic Medicine - CPD (HEE) PGDT Taught Component Optional MRes Genomic Medicine MRes Genomic Medicine PGDT Taught Component Mandatory Y  Includes but is not limited to – <ol> <li> Read, A and Donnai, D. New Clinical Genetics (3rd edition). Scion Publishing Ltd.</li> <li> Strachan, T and Read, A. Human Molecular Genetics (4th edition). Garland Science.</li> </ol> Lectures 15 Practical classes & workshops 2 Tutorials 3 0 130