Knowledge and understanding:Experimental methods used in analysis of human genetic diversity (relates to learning outcomeA2, the principles of molecular experimental techniques, as applied to human genetics)Clinical aspects of human variation (relates to learning outcome A3, the importance of genetics in human health and disease and its relevance to medicine and biotechnology)Latest experimental approaches to the study of human genetic diversity (relates to learning outcome A4, current trends and developments within human genetics)The processes of recombination and mutation in humans (relates to learning outcome A6, the genetic mechanisms underlying the evolution of organisms)Intellectual skills:Critical evaluation of the primary literature and relevant databases (relates to B1, critically analyse and interpret published information and data)Understanding how mutation, recombination, selection and population history combine to create patterns of genetic diversity (relates to learning outcome B3, understand complex ideas and relate them to specific problems or questions)Transferable/key skillsUse available resources to access the primary literature and databases (relates to learning outcome D4, use and access information and communication technology)