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Module - LIFE4064 - Template - Molecular Basis of Genetic Disorders

Programme	SoLS - Life Sciences Modules Database (Level 4)
Year	Select a new weight: https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/91470/year_lookup/XXIDXX Year 2026/2027
Accrediting Bodies	https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/91470/year_lookup/XXIDXX
Module Code	LIFE4064
Credits	10

Total Credits:

10.00

Level:

Target Students:

Compulsory for all students taking the MSc in Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics. Also available to other students enrolled on MSc courses within the School of Life Sciences.

Summary Of Content:

This module covers the molecular basis of human diseases with a genetic component,focusing on those with a Mendelian pattern of inheritance. The lectures will cover clinical features of selected diseases and their genetic basis. The seminars will provide experience in interpreting genetic tests in inherited disorders, and opportunities to discuss the concepts underlying the identification of predisposing genes in human disorders.

Course Web Links:

Type	Link
Moodle	https://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=67150

To allow students to gain a range of skills necessary to understand the genetic basis of disease, and for the interpretation of test results.

Education Aims:

Offering School:

Life Sciences

Convenor:

Name
Dr Helen Knight

Semester
Spring UK

Taught Semesters:

Requisites:

N/A

Additional Requirements:

Condition
Only available for students studying School of Life Sciences MSc plans

Method and Frequency of Class:

Activity	Number of Weeks	Number of sessions	Duration of a session
Lecture	12 weeks	0.00 week	1 hour
Workshop	12 weeks	0.00 week	1 hour

Each lecture will be 1 hour, with approximately 2 hours of directed reading and associated work. The additional 5 workshops will provide opportunities for the students to interpret genetic test results, to discuss underlying concepts and present their assignment poster. Preparatory material may be provided in the form of recorded lectures and documents which students are required to work through outside of the timetables face-to-face sessions. There will be a 1 hour session to discuss assessment details.

Method of Assessment:

Assessment Type	Weight	Requirements
Poster and summary report of the poster	100.00	Each student will asked to produce a conference standard poster describing a disease and mode/model of inheritance. In addition to the poster, they will expected to produce a short abstract explaining the details presented in the poster and which will include references of primary literature.
Poster and summary report of the poster	100.00	Each student will asked to produce a conference standard poster describing a disease and mode/model of inheritance. In addition to the poster, they will expected to produce a short abstract explaining the details presented in the poster and which will include references of primary literature.

Assessment Period:

Assessed by end of Spring Semester


	Learning Outcome:
		Knowledge and Understanding By the end of this course/module, students will be able to: Describe the principles of Mendelian inheritance and models of genetic disease Describe the genetic basis and clinical features of selected Mendelian and complex disorders Identify clinical situations where molecular testing is useful in Mendelian disorders, and interpret the results of these tests. Design appropriate molecular tests for a specific disorder Describe the concepts of genetic recombination, linkage and linkage disequilibrium Transferable/Key Skills By the end of this module, students will be able to: Work independently, demonstrating self-organisation and time management. Interpret clinical genetic data. Evaluate scientific publications. Design and produce conference-standard posters. Write a concise abstract.

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