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Core Module Information
Module title: Genes and Inheritance
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BMS08103
Module leader: Amy Poole
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will learn about the key concepts of genetics and genomics, appreciating the importance of genomics in genetic engineering, disease diagnosis, genome evolution, environmental (e)DNA, population and conservation genetics. You will learn how genes and gene expression are regulated and what happens if these mechanisms fail. You will apply your knowledge in the laboratory, undertaking experiments involving DNA extraction and genetic modification of bacteria. You will also be introduced to bioinformatics and use of virtual laboratory software to mine, analyse and draw conclusions from sequence data. Assessments will help you develop key skills in protocol synthesis, teamwork, problem solving, numeracy and peer reviewing.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explain the key concepts of genomics and genetics, understand how they are regulated and what happens when mechanisms fail.

LO2: Discuss the evolution of the genome in the context of population genetics.

LO3: Apply bioinformatics to mine and analyse nucleic acid sequence data.

LO4: Carry out laboratory experiments involving extraction, transfer, manipulation and analysis of DNA.

LO5: Demonstrate the ability to design, execute and review scientific protocols.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Amy Poole
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 9 Tutorials are face-to-face on campus. In these tutorials we will consolidate the lecture material and talk about certain aspects in more detail. You will also be given some questions and exercises to carry out before attending the tutorials. You will gain the following employability skills in the tutorials: critical thinking and written communication skills, group work and oral communication skills, problem solving.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 9 The practical classes are on campus. Here you will get hands-on experience and carry out experiments related to some of the topics covered in the lectures and tutorials. You will gain group work and oral communication skills as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Online Guided independent study 164 You will be given suggestions for further reading to encourage independent studies. This will help you develop scholarship skills.
Independent Learning Lecture 18 Each week you will have an on-campus lecture on a topic relevant to the module content.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Learning Log 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 3000 words The Learning Log is made up of several small assessments that cover all five Learning Outcomes. The first small assessment is a short essay on a specific topic (you can choose one of two topics), the second is a data-analysis exercise, the third and fourth ones are based on the practicals and the fifth one is a quiz. For assessments 1, 2 and 4 you will submit a draft for which you will receive formative feedback. You can work on this feedback for the final submission.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BMS08103 Genes and Inheritance (1)
 

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