1. ICIS Module Spec - BI2S63 Introduction to Genetics
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BI2S63 - Introduction to Genetics 09 MAY 2012 - 30 SEP 2018 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
Module Code: BI2S63
Module Title: Introduction to Genetics
Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Science
Faculty Group: Department of Biology
Faculty Sub Group: N/A
Module Leader: Stuart I Hogg
Module Team: Emma Hayhurst , Peter R Wiles , David Brown
First Intended Intake: NOV 2012 Final Year of Intake: NOV 2012
Date Validated: 27 NOV 2012 Date Closed: N/A
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5 (Intermediate (I))
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module: N/A
JACS Code:
ASC Code:
Document Version Information
Version: 1
Valid From: 09 MAY 2012
Valid To: 30 SEP 2018
Module Aims
To provide an introduction to the basic concepts of genetics.
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2. ICIS Module Spec - BI2S63 Introduction to Genetics
Content Summary
Cells and chromosomes; mitosis and meiosis. Genes and chromosomes.
Principles of Mendelian genetics; Mendel‟s Laws and their interpretation in the light of chromosome
behaviour during meiosis. Laws of probability and chance: Chi-square analysis of genetic data. Modification of
Mendelian ratios, gene interaction: codominance, incomplete dominance, gene interaction. Penetrance,
expressivity,
anticipation. Sex linkage and sex determination. Dosage compensation and X-inactivation, mosaicism. Pedigree
construction and interpretation.
DNA as the genetic material: historical aspects. DNA structure, replication and repair mechanisms. The central
dogma; the genetic code, transcription and translation. Gene regulation. The molecular basis of mutations;
mutagenic agents.
Population genetics: genotypic and allelic frequencies, Hardy-Weinberg Law. Genetic drift, migration, natural
selection. Sexual selection. Conservation genetics and inbreeding. Quantitative genetics; methods and
statistics, measures of heritability.
Evolutionary genetics. Molecular evolution, speciation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
Activity Type Hours
Lecture 48
Tutorial 6
Directed Study 4
Independent Study 142
Total Hours Selected 200
Learning Outcomes
# Learning Outcome
1
Have acquired a grounding in the principles of genetics.
2
Have a wider understanding of the issues surrounding the science of genetics.
3
Be able to apply theoretical concepts to the solution of genetic problems.
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3. Module Requisites
Pre / Co Requisites
Not Yet Completed
Other Requisites
Other Prerequisite(s):
N/A
Other Corequisite(s):
N/A
Assessment Criteria
Assessment
Category
ICIS Module Spec - BI2S63 Introduction to Genetics
Assessment Description Duration Word
Count
Weight
(%)
Best
of?
Set Exercise -
Time Constrained
Classroom test -
Time constrained 1
tutorial
problems
60 N/A 30 No
Set Exercise -
Time Constrained
Classroom test -
Time constrained 2
classroom
tests
180 N/A 20 No
Written Exam Written exam -
closed book
(unseen) 1
Final
examination
120 N/A 50 No
Assessment Matrix
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria 1 2 3
Classroom test - Time constrained 1 - Yes Yes
Written exam - closed book (unseen) 1 Yes - -
Classroom test - Time constrained 2 Yes - -
Reading List
# Reading List Entry
1 Klug WS, Cummings MR, Spencer CA & Palladino MA (2009) Essentials of Genetics, 7th ed (Prentice Hall)
2 Snustad DP & Simmons MJ (2009) Principles of Genetics, 5th ed (Wiley)
3 Freeman S (2010) Biological Science 4th ed (Pearson)
4 Cummings, MR (2011) Human Heredity: Principles and Issues 9th ed (Brooks/Cole)
5 Online resources as appropriate and subject to current availability.
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4. ICIS Module Spec - BI2S63 Introduction to Genetics
Key Skills
# Key Skill
1 1. Intellectual skills
2 2. Communication skills
3 3. Organisational skills
4 4. Interpersonal/teamwork skill
5 5. Research Skills
6 6. Numeracy skills
7 7. Computing and IT skills
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