Postgraduate Course: Population and Quantitative Genetics (PGBI11001)
This course will be closed from 15 November 2021
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The course covers quantitative genetic studies of variation, population genetics theory and applications, the genetics of finite populations, prediction of response to selection, inbreeding and genetic contribution theory and genetic conservation. Teaching is through a combination of lectures and computer-based practicals. Students are also expected to attend relevant graduate level seminars and journal clubs. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | It is RECOMMENDED that students also take
Genetic Interpretation (PGBI11002)
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| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Any student wishing to take this course for Credit must also take Genetic Interpretation PGBI11002. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- At the end of this course students will have a thorough understanding of the general concepts in population and quantitative genetics.
- At the end of this course students will have the foundation for advanced studies in semester 2 in evolutionary, human and animal breeding genetics.
- At the end of this course students will have attended regular seminars and journal clubs in genetics, arranged for Institute of Evolutionary Biology staff and other postgraduates.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Population Quantitative Genetics |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Peter Keightley
Tel: (0131 6)50 5443
Email: Peter.Keightley@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Zofia Bekas
Tel: (0131 6)50 5513
Email: zofia.bekas@ed.ac.uk |
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