Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
1 x 7-hour independent study weekly
1 x 2-hour on-line lecture weekly
Enrolment not permitted
1 of MMED2934, MMED3915 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Tests (60%); Examination (40%).
Topic description

The topic will give an introduction to human genetics, modes of inheritance, and an overview of human chromosomes at the cytogenetic and molecular levels. The human genome will be discussed at the molecular level and biological mechanisms that modify human inheritance will be studied. An introduction to molecular genetic techniques used in diagnosis of human genetic disease will be presented in the context of specific diseases.

Educational aims

This topic aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of contemporary issues in human genetics, in particular detailed understanding of the applications of genetic techniques to human disease.

Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Demonstarte a broad knowledge of human molecular genetics
  2. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the applications of genetic techniques to human disease
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in human genetics
  4. Apply knowledge to problem solving in human genetics