BLGY2175 Human Populations
10 Credits Class Size: 250
Module manager: Dr Rupert Quinnell
Email: R.J.Quinnell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running
2024/25
Module replaces
BLGY2275
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students will have an understanding of:
- methods for study of distribution and abundance of disease populations;
- infectious disease and cancer epidemiology;
- human genetic variation and population structure;
- the behaviour of genes in human populations;
- human origins and evolution;
- impact of changing populations.
Syllabus
- Epidemiological methods: descriptive epidemiology considering inferences and terminology; classical statistical approaches considering cancer; population biology considering infectious agents.
- Methods are applied in problem solving exercises.
- An evolutionary perspective throws light on the genetic structure of human populations, considering 'normal' variation, geographical variation and pathology.
- Mutation, gene flow, natural selection, genetic drift, founder effects and genetic load are discussed, and considered in workshops.
- Human origins and evolution.
- Changes in human populations: growth; life histories, migration; language; land usage; impact on the environment.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Lecture |
15 |
1 |
16 |
| Practical |
4 |
3 |
12 |
| Private study hours |
72 |
| Total Contact hours |
28 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
100 |
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
2 in course practicals, each assessed by completion of a practical worksheet.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Practical |
2 x Practical worksheets |
25 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
25 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type |
Exam duration |
% of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment |
2.0 Hrs 0 Mins |
75 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) |
75 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 29/04/2024
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