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On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Understand the principles of genetic epidemiology and the features which distinguish it from other epidemiologic research
• Understand the aims of, and conceptual similarities and differences between different study designs
• Identify the range of possible genetic architectures which can underlie a trait or a disease
• Identify a variety of approaches to investigate associations between genes/genetic variants and complex diseases in gene mapping studies, and understand potential confounders of these associations
• Appreciate the role and possible mechanisms by which genetic and environmental risk factors can interact to increase risk of disease
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Tutorial | 3 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Project: A practical exercise in navigating online genetic databases and resources. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Assignment: An essay review of the extant literature, bringing in all elements learning during the course of the trimester. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 90 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
Draft assignment feedback will be given, on request from the student.