Module - LIFE2072 - The Genome and Human Disease

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Module - LIFE2072 - The Genome and Human Disease

Programme	SoLS - Life Sciences Modules Database (Level 2) CC47 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry and Genetics (Part 1 - Compulsory) CC4R - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Genetics (Part 1 - Compulsory)
Year	Select a new weight: https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/91956/year_lookup/XXIDXX Year 2026/2027
Accrediting Bodies	https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/91956/year_lookup/XXIDXX HEFCE Biochemistry benchmarks Royal Society of Biology RSB Biochemistry subject specific outcomes
Module Code	LIFE2072
Credits	20

Total Credits:

20.00

Level:

Target Students:

(C100/C101) Biology; (C300/C301) Zoology; (C400/C401) Genetics; (C911) Tropical Biology; FGC0/GFC0 Natural Sciences

Summary Of Content:

There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the offering school in advance may be cancelled without notice. The module will start with an examination of the structure and function of the eukaryotic genome and progress to consider the links between changes to the genome and human disease. Key techniques for studying the genome and disease will also be presented in a series of sessions at intervals throughout the module.

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The module will start with an examination of the structure and function of the eukaryotic genome and progress to consider the links between changes to the genome and human disease. Key techniques for studying the genome and disease will also be presented in a series of sessions at intervals throughout the module.

Education Aims:

Offering School:

Life Sciences

Convenor:

Name
Dr Alistair Chambers

Semester
Autumn UK

Taught Semesters:

Requisites:

Subject	Course Title
LIFE1029	Genes, Molecules and Cells

Additional Requirements:

N/A

Method and Frequency of Class:

Activity	Number of Weeks	Number of sessions	Duration of a session
Laboratory	3 weeks	1 week	3 hours
Lecture	9 weeks	2 week	2 hours
Workshop	1 week	1 week	3 hours

There will be an average of three hours of lectures per week. There will also be practical sessions in weeks eight, nine and ten.

In week twelve there will be a three hour problem solving session.

Method of Assessment:

Assessment Type	Weight	Requirements
Coursework 1	10.00	Assessment of practical work
Exam 1	60.00	Two hour written exam
Exam 2	30.00	One hour Rogo exam

There will be an average of three hours of lectures per week. There will also be practical sessions in weeks eight, nine and ten.

In week twelve there will be a three hour problem solving session.

Assessment Period:

Assessed by end of Autumn Semester


	Learning Outcome:
		After completion of the module students should be able to: -Discuss the structure and function of eukaryotic genomes, including the human genome -Explain the molecular organization of key genetic elements and the experimental approaches that led to this understanding -Analyse the potential of current techniques to manipulate genes and genomes and identify their limitations -Describe the study of medical genetics and evaluate the impact of recent technological advances on disease gene identification -Summarise specific disease examples which illustrate linkage mapping, mutation identification and different types of DNA mutation. -Perform the experimental techniques required to sub-clone DNA fragments into expression vectors -Interpret the results of basic experiments in molecular genetics and summarise their outcomes. -Approach problem solving in a creative and innovative manner

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