Human Genetics (Lincoln)

Code

MEDSF001

School

Medical Education Centre

Level

0

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module considers:
• Genetic variation
• Inheritance
• Mutation
• Cloning
• Gene therapy

Target Students

Students on the Foundation Year of Medicine based in Lincoln.

Classes

Delivery will be via a blended mix of taught classes, completion of workbooks, e-learning and self-directed learning totalling 100 hours in this semester (contact time 18 hours). All activities will be timetabled locally.

Assessment

• 60% Coursework 1: Case Study
• 40% Coursework 2: Annotated bibliography

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of:
a. chromosomal structure and karyotyping
b. the mechanism of genetic inheritance and its role in disease
c. DNA replication, nuclear division and techniques employed in gene manipulation and biotechnology

2. Intellectual Skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate:
a. the ability to assimilate information on a specialist topic and present it in a
clear, structured manner
b. the ability to describe chromosome and DNA structure in health
c. the ability to describe how genetic mutation occurs and the effects it may
have on health
d. the ability to express an informed opinion within the area of genetic
modification and gene technology

3. Professional Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
a. the ablity ability to use IT resources for effective organisation, presentation and
basic analysis of data
b. the ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical
investigations
c. the ability to use information from genetic pedigrees for problem solving
and decision making

4. Transferable (key) skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to:
a. develop learning and study techniques which promote lifelong learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning
b. take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
c. demonstrate competence in a range of IT skills
d. learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make decisions
e. demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
f. demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability.

Conveners

• Sara Smith
• Prof Alistair Warren