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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module BISS2291: Molecular Genetics
Department: Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
BISS2291: Molecular Genetics
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 2 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Queen's Campus Stockton |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- Demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of recombinant DNA techniques and their applications in medicine and biomedical sciences.
- Analyse experimental results and information accessed from the DNA databases.
- Show a detailed understanding of the molecular basis of several genetic diseases.
- Access genetic information from the DNA and other related databases.
Content
- Recombinant DNA technology.
- DNA cloning.
- Sequencing and gene expression analysis.
- Genetic mapping.
- Chromosomal abnormalities.
- Molecular basis of human genetic disease.
- Further Bioinformatics.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- This module builds on the molecular biology learnt in level 1 by examining how the “in vivo“ genetic processes can by replicated “in vitro“ and how DNA/RNA can be manipulated. The application of molecular techniques will be discussed using different examples. Several of the molecular techniques will be performed in practicals.
- Access and interpret molecular data from the DNA databases.
Subject-specific Skills
- Understanding of key molecular techniques and their applications.
- Detailed understanding of mutations and genetic disease.
- Further development of bioinformatics
Key Skills
- Development of molecular biology practical skills.
- Interpretation of molecular data using different case studies and examples.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures, Workshops, Lab work, Group work, Unseen exam, Data handling and Essays.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 15 | Weekly | 1-3 hours | 41 | |
| Practicals | 2 | Termly | 3 hours | 6 | Yes |
| Workshops/CAL | 2 | 2-3 hours | 5 | Yes | |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1 hour | 1 | Yes | |
| Preparation & reading | 147 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 60% | Unseen formal examination | 2.5 hours | 100% | |
| Continuous Assessment | 40% | Practical Report | 33.34% | ||
| Case Study | 33.33% | ||||
| Poster Workshop | 33.33% |
Formative Assessment
Bioinformatics assessment Case studies Revision tests
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.