Module manager: Dr Stephanie Wright
Email: s.c.wright@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| BLGY1232 | Introduction to Genetics |
BLGY2282
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The objectives of the module are;
- To study the human genome, chromosomes and heredity, particularly in relation to genetic disease and cancer;
- To discuss the impact of human genomic information in the context of human health and genetic counselling.
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the concepts and information relevant to human genetics;
- understand human genome, chromosomes and heredity, particularly in relation to genetic disease and cancer;
- understand the impact of human genomic information in the context of human health and genetic counselling;
- understand the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to genetics;
- understand the skills necessary for exercising personal responsibility;
- demonstrate excellent decision making skills in relation to human genetics.
- chromatin context of the human genome and introduction to epigenetics;
- the Human genome project, including the use of electronic databases;
- organisation and evolution of the human genome;
- pathogenic and non-pathogenic human genetic variability;
- identifying human disease genes;
- single-gene-and multifactorial disorders;
- human cytogenetics and medical genetics;
- cancer genetics;
- genetic counselling.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 | 1 | 18 |
| Private study hours | 82 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 18 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Feedback from online MCQs.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course MCQ | MCQ test | 33 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 33 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2.0 Hrs Mins | 67 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 67 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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