| Unit name | Personal Genomics and the Population Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SSCM30006 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Richmond |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
This is part of an intercalated BSc for Medical, Veterinary or Dental students |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Genomics in the population, including study design and data collection in genetic epidemiology; population and ancestral genetics; human evolution and its implications in the clinic; commercial genomic profiles, interpreting genomic self-screening, how people respond to genomic information; importance of gene-environment interactions and correlation
After this component of the course, student will be able to:
Methods of Teaching
This unit will adopt a blended learning approach, including a mixture of interactive synchronous and asynchronous, pre-recorded sessions. Where appropriate, this will include some on-campus teaching, but all materials will be available for online learning.
Student Input 10 hours of scheduled activities, 5 hours coursework, a proportion of an end-of-programme assessment, and 75 hours independent study
50% of the available marks will be allocated through an in-unit coursework, with the remaining 50% allocated through an end-of-programme assessment.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. SSCM30006).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
