BGM3058 : Integrated Genetics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): 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 | |
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.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Skills sessions (5 in SM1 and 2 in SM2 subject to student requests) - in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 93 | 1:00 | 93:00 | Individual Study |
| Total | 100:00 |
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).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 2 | A | 100 | Invigilated 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).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BGM3058's Timetable