Module Catalogue 2024/25

BGM3058 : Integrated Genetics

BGM3058 : Integrated Genetics

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s):
  • Co-Module Leader: Professor David Lydall, Dr Laura Maringele
  • Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 2 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 5.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

Students require a general level of background genetics knowledge as taught in all other compulsory modules specified in the B901 degree programme regulations.

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Co Requisite Comment

None

Aims

The BGM3058 module (Integrated Genetics) is designed to:

•       encourage students to consolidate their knowledge of fundamental genetic principles as taught throughout the Biomedical Genetics programme.

•       reinforce the development of important critical skills including interpretation of the scientific literature, data analysis and problem solving.

•       provide a support framework to enable effective preparation for the final written examinations.

Outline Of Syllabus

The module prepares students for the Integrated Biomedical Genetics exam. The Biomedical Genetics paper examines knowledge gained across all modules relevant to the biomedical genetics degree.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Upon completion of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

• K1. Explain the major principles that underpin modern genetics.

• K2. Describe current genetics research, the experimental basis of key methods, genetic concepts, and their knowledge of genetics by integration of information from different sources (lecture material, primary scientific literature, directed reading from module study guides, reflection and discussion).

Intended Skill Outcomes

Upon completion of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

• S1. Critically interpret and synthesise complex information relating to genetics.

• S2. Analyse and interpret experimental data.

• S3. Critically analyse a primary research paper.

• S4. Communicate effectively in a written format under examination conditions (time constrained).

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching71:007:00Skills sessions (5 in SM1 and 2 in SM2 subject to student requests) - in person
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study931:0093:00Individual Study
Total100:00
Jointly Taught With
Code Title
BGM3056Evolution and Genomics
BGM3061Genetic variation in common disease
BGM3062Genetics of Development and its Disorders
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The skills sessions are used to discuss and review core scientific material and key concepts in a concise manner (K1-K2,S1- S4). Skills sessions aid in understanding the current research literature and the experimental basis of key concepts and knowledge (K1-K2, S1-S4). These sessions provide experience of data analysis using practice questions, stimulating discussion and development of critical skills and problem solving (K2, S1-S4). The skills sessions provide opportunities to increase understanding by reflection and discussion (K1-K2, S1).

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination1802A100Invigilated Exam: Four sections (2-5 questions in each section, calculations, short and long answer)
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The written examination tests core knowledge and understanding of the subject under time-constraint conditions (K1-K2, S1-S4). The examination tests critical thinking, problem solving, data analysis and interpretation (K2, S1-S4).

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

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