Human Genetics (P01016)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : BIO-P-HUMANGEN

The aim of this course is to apply population and quantitative trait analysis theory to problems in human genetics, focusing on the particular pedigree structure of human populations and the genetics of disease traits. It covers a range of topics including: genetic epidemiology, methods of genetic analysis of human populations, analysis of single gene and complex disorders, positional cloning, genetic databases, animal models of human disease, clinical and forensic applications. Teaching is primarily through lectures, research seminars and scientific paper discussions led by senior academics and researchers in the field of human genetics.

Entry Requirements

? Prohibited combinations : Can not take BIO-5-EVOGEN and BIO-5-PGENIMP

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 4 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 4 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	10:50	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students will:
(i) Have considerable knowledge and understanding of the major areas of human genetics research.
(ii) Have experience of current methodologies utilised to investigate human disease traits.
(iii) Have an understanding of a wide range of current issues in human genetics research through weekly seminars from senior medical scientists in the field.
(iv) Have experience in scientific paper interpretation and report writing
(v) This course is an excellent platform for future doctoral studies in human genetics.