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On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the genetic consequences of meiotic cell division and fertilization and explain the particulate nature of the gene. Outline chromosome structure and the concepts of genetic recombination and linkage. Outline nucleic acid structures and conceptualise gene expression. Describe the molecular basis of mutation and mutagenesis. Outline methods used for in vitro laboratory manipulation of DNA. Describe methods used for molecular cloning of recombinant DNA. Outline methods used for genetic engineering in plant and animal agriculture. Discuss practical applications for transgenic plants and animals.
Indicative Module Content:This module provides an overview of genetics and biotechnology, particularly as it applies to plant and animal agriculture. The module covers the following topics: Genetic consequences of cell division and gametogenesis; Mendelian genetics and extensions of Mendelian genetics; Population genetics; Chromosomal inheritance, recombination and genetic linkage; Structure and properties of nucleic acids; DNA replication and repair; The molecular basis of mutation; The genetic code and the path from gene to protein; Laboratory manipulation of DNA including hybridisation techniques, restriction enzymes and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR); Molecular cloning using DNA vectors; Genetic engineering and agriculture; Reproductive technologies; Transgenic plants and animals and gene pharming.
On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the genetic consequences of meiotic cell division and fertilization and explain the particulate nature of the gene. Outline chromosome structure and the concepts of genetic recombination and linkage. Outline nucleic acid structures and conceptualise gene expression. Describe the molecular basis of mutation and mutagenesis. Outline methods used for in vitro laboratory manipulation of DNA. Describe methods used for molecular cloning of recombinant DNA. Outline methods used for genetic engineering in plant and animal agriculture. Discuss practical applications for transgenic plants and animals.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 32 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 55 |
Total | 102 |
BMOL20090 - Molecular Genetics and Biotech (Level 2, Semester Semester One, Credits 5)
GENE20020 - Principles of Genetics(Level 2, Semester Semester Two, Credits 5)
VET20050 - Genetics & Animal Breeding(Level 2, Semester Semester One, Credits 5)
GENE30010 - Genetics(Level 3, Semester Semester One, Credits 5)
Leaving Certificate Biology, A-Level Biology or equivalents.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Brightspace-delivered MCQ quiz assessments (1 of 2) | Week 7 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: End-of-semester multiple-choice examination with 50 questions that have five possible answers. 2 marks for a correct answer, -1 mark for an incorrect answer and no mark for an unanswered question. |
2 hour End of Trimester Exam | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 90 |
Continuous Assessment: Brightspace-delivered MCQ quiz assessments (2 of 2) | Week 12 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities
Students get feedback on MCQ quiz assessments through Brightspace. Students who request feedback on end-of-semester MCQ performance are given feedback information.
Name | Role |
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Mr John O'Grady | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 10:00 - 10:50 |