Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Molecular Pathology and Genomic Medicine (MCLM11056)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course aims to provide a detailed introduction to the link between genetic variation and human disease, both in the case of rare mutations and common polymorphisms as a predisposition to common disease. Students will build on their understanding of genetic variation as a contributor to cancer development in the second half of the course. This will provide an understanding of the hallmarks and emerging characteristics driving cancer. The course provides the core knowledge required for subsequent courses in the PGCert in Molecular Pathology and Genomic Medicine.
Aims of the course:
1. To develop an understanding of the different mechanisms by which mutations exert their effect both for causative mutations in monogenic diseases and for polymorphisms in common disease.
2. To develop an understanding of the principles of genome stability and carcinogenesis, in the context of Clinical Molecular Pathology. |
| Course description |
The course is divided into two conceptual blocks:
1A. Mutations in action - rare genetic disease and population genetics.
1B. Mechanisms of Cancer development - somatic mutation and the hallmarks of cancer.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Purchasing of books, personal computers if not using university facilities. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
09/08/2021 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 5,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 4,
Online Activities 8,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2,
Formative Assessment Hours 4,
Summative Assessment Hours 7,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
68 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework - 100%
Assessments are designed to be directly relevant to individuals working in the National Health Service, as such they are often modelled on content-specific standardised reports and relevant clinical practice. Assessments utilised to monitor students' progression include participation in online discussions (10%) and a written assignment (90%). |
| Feedback |
Students will receive formative or summative feedback on all assessed pieces of work.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the principle mechanisms by which genetic variation causes disease, and the limitations of current models
- Describe the basic principles of genome instability and carcinogenesis
- Utilise clinically relevant bioinformatics resources to analyse genetic variants, identify disease causing mutations and predict the impact on patient care
- Collaboratively model a multidisciplinary team meeting to evaluate clinical scenarios relating to genetic disease
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Reading List
The theory and practice of Molecular Pathology and Genomic Medicine is a very rapidly advancing field, and no single textbook is appropriate or sufficiently up to date. The course will draw on key established textbooks in the field, but will also use review papers and key research papers to ensure the most up to date learning for students.
The following textbooks will provide students with background information on core genetic, genomic and pathology content:
Strachan T and Read A. Human Molecular Genetics 4th Ed. Garland Science 2010.
Strachan T, Goodship J and Chinnery P. Genetics and Genomics in Medicine. Garland Science 2014.
Muir's Textbook of Pathology, Fifteenth Edition, 2014 |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Molecular Pathology,Genetics,Genomic Medicine,Genomics,Cancer |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Amy Hansen
Tel: (0131 6)51 8757
Email: Amy.Hansen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Louise Pert
Tel: (0131 6)51 1041
Email: Louise.pert@igmm.ed.ac.uk |
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