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On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental genetic and epidemiological principles of this field, and demonstrate knowledge and application of the study designs particular to this field
• Distinguish from primary literature the range of possible genetic architectures which underlie a trait or a disease
• Use a wide variety of phenotype, genetic sequence, genetic variant, and clinical genetic databases
• Identify potential confounders of associations between genes and traits or diseases
• 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 | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 114 |
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.
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 11:00 - 11:50 |