Unit name | Personal Genomics and the Population Laboratory |
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Unit code | SSCM30006 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Richmond |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
This is part of an intercalated BSc for Medical, Veterinary or Dental students |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Genomics in the population, including study design and data collection in genetic epidemiology; population and ancestral genetics; human evolution and its implications in the clinic; commercial genomic profiles, interpreting genomic self-screening, how people respond to genomic information; importance of gene-environment interactions and correlation
After this component of the course, student will be able to:
Methods of Teaching
This unit will be delivered in the form of workshops using a variety of methods including interactive lectures, presentations, debates and seminars.
Student Input
15 contact hours, 5 hours coursework, half of a 3-hour exam, 75 hours independent study
70% of the unit is assessed through an end of year examination (one half of the three hour exam 'Written Paper 2', composed of short answer questions and essays).
30% of the unit is assessed through an in-unit oral presentation.
Lewin – Genes XI - 2013
Strachan and Read – Human Molecular Genetics – 4th Edition - 2010