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 |
| Course website |
None |
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| 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. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 3 (Sem 2), Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | | | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-6 | | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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 |
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Sara Knott
Tel: (0131 6)50 5444
Email: s.knott@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Natalie Kerracher
Tel: (0131 6)50 4001
Email: natalie.kerracher@ed.ac.uk |
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