| Unit name | Personal Genomics and the Population Laboratory |
|---|---|
| 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:
Contact hours per week - 5
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.
Contact Hours Per Week 5
Student Input
15 contact hours, 5 hours coursework, half of a 3-hour exam, 75 hours independent study
This part of the course will be assessed as half of written paper 2 and through an oral presentation. Written paper 2 will be a three-hour exam of short answer questions and essays. The last requirement for assessment in the 10-credit units will be an oral presentation that will be delivered as either a short seminar or debate. Paper 2 will form 12% of the course mark, with 5% coming from the oral presentation for the short units.
Lewin – Genes XI - 2013
Strachan and Read – Human Molecular Genetics – 4th Edition - 2010
