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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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Assignment(Including Essay): An essay review of the extant literature, bringing in all elements of learning throughout the trimester. | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 90 |
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Individual Project: A practical exercise in navigating online genetic databases and resources. | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
Draft assignment feedback will be given, on request from the student.