Postgraduate Course: Genome Analysis (PGBI11004)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Postgraduate |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course focuses on the principles of genome analysis and the application to data from human, animal and plant populations. It includes modules in: genetic marker technology; linkage analysis, sequencing and microarrays; use of genetic markers in population biology; and gene mapping by association and linkage,including quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis, in a range of population structures. The topics are covered in lectures, tutorials, group discussions of key scientific papers and computer practicals. Students are also expected to attend relevant graduate-level seminars and genetics journal clubs. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Students MUST also take: QTL Detection and Genome Analysis (PGBI11036)
Students MUST have passed: Population and Quantitative Genetics (PGBI11001) AND Statistics and Data Analysis (PGBI11003) |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will have:
(i) An understanding of the principles of genome analysis and the application to data from human, animal and plant populations.
(ii) Knowledge of the principles and application of genetic marker technology.
(iii) An understanding of the principles underlying linkage analysis and quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis. |
Assessment Information
1x 2 hour examination
1 x 2 hour supervised assessment |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Keywords | Genome Analysis |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sara Knott
Tel: (0131 6)50 5444
Email: s.knott@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Frances Stratford
Tel: (0131 6)50 5513
Email: Frances.Stratford@ed.ac.uk |
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