Exploring Genetics

Cod y Modiwl: BR14410
Teitl y Modiwl: Exploring Genetics
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Joe Ironside
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Scott Tompsett; Dr Dylan Phillips; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Joe Ironside; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Assesiad	Manylion Assesiad	Hyd Assesiad	Cyfran
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Exam Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module.	1 Awr	50%
Arholiad Semester	Exam	1 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Online test - Data analysis and comprehension. Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module.		50%
Asesiad Semester	Online test Data analysis and comprehension.		50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Describe genetic processes at all levels of organisation (e.g. molecular, chromosomal, population) with reference to appropriate structures and concepts.
2. Interpret and analyse data produced by genetic experiments.
3. Describe how to manipulate a range of organisms in the laboratory, using appropriate equipment and reagents.
4. Discuss recent advances in genetics at a basic level.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module is intended for students whose degree schemes contain a substantial genetics element in years 2 and 3. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the key principles underlying the theory and practice of genetics and to make them aware of recent advances in the field. Lectures will cover the basic principles of genetics at all levels, from molecules to populations and species before introducing more advanced topics. Practicals will reinforce this information by demonstrating how genetics is studied through experiments on model organisms.

Cynnwys

Lecture topics
1. History and principles of genetics
2. Segregation, recombination and gene mapping in eukaryotes
3. Population genetics and evolution
4. Microbial genetics and biotechnology
5. Molecular biology and bioinformatics
6. Gene expression and development
7. Genomics and post-genomics
8. Recent advances in genetics

Practical topics
1. Mitosis and karyotyping
1. Recombination and linkage mapping
2. Environmental effects on gene expression

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Datrys Problemau	Students are required to predict and interpret the results of genetics experiments in the practical classes. Many exam questions also contain a problem solving element.
Gwaith Tim	Practicals require students to work in small groups.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Feedback from formative quizzes allows students to identify areas in which performance requires improvement.
Rhifedd	Practical classes and exam questions require students to make calculations and analyse quantitative data.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Practical classes require students to follow laboratory protocols, use microscopes, prepare slides and interpret data.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students are required to engage in further reading in order to complete the formative quizzes and answer the seen exam question.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students are encouraged to obtain information from recent research publications, accessed using ISI Web of Science and other internet resources for use in their answers to exam questions and formative quizzes.

Nodau

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