Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
A series of lectures and practical labs and computer workshops will introduce you to the fundamental principles of genetics and molecular biology.
By approaching the subject with an evolutionary perspective that is informed by genome analysis, you will be exposed to modern analysis techniques and the central dogma of molecular biology as applied to genetics.
By exploring a topic through a bioethical perspective, you will gain a better understanding of your own views and the complexity of ethics related to genetics.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will guide you through the basic mechanisms of molecular genetics, inheritance and evolution. We include animals, plants and micro-organisms.
Over 11 weeks, you will cover:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Assessment will be based on data analysis related to labs. Written feedback will be given. Feedback will be given within two weeks of submission. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse relevant datasets according to knowledge of basic principles. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the basic principles of genetics and evolution |
| Procedural | Understand | Understand a range of practical laboratory techniques relevant to the field of genetics, genomes and evolution |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Students will write a summary of the bioethical considerations associated with one practical. Feedback will be written, two weeks following submission. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate topic areas from a bioethical perspective |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19,20 | Feedback Weeks | 24,25 | |
| Feedback |
30 online test type questions + 2 short essays from a choice of set questions. Essay topic areas will be set in advance so students can choose which areas to focus on. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse relevant datasets according to knowledge of basic principles. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the basic principles of genetics and evolution |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Two short lab papers worth 15% each |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the basic principles of genetics and evolution |
| Procedural | Understand | Understand a range of practical laboratory techniques relevant to the field of genetics, genomes and evolution |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse relevant datasets according to knowledge of basic principles. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate topic areas from a bioethical perspective |
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