Postgraduate Course: Plant Genome Diversity (PLSC11004)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Plant Genome Diversity gives an overview of methodology for studying plant genomes. |
| Course description |
Plant Genome Diversity gives an overview of methodology for studying plant genomes. It also considers the drivers and mechanism of variation in genome structure and size across green plants and the consequences of this variation. It comprises lectures, wet labs in cytology and DNA extraction and a workshop on proposal writing.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the drivers of plant genome diversity and discuss the underlying mechanisms.
- Explain the potential consequences of plant genome diversity and assess critically the experimental evidence for each.
- Evaluate the findings of a cytological study of a plant genus and assess it in the context of wider knowledge about the genus and genome evolution.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and practical experience to propose a work-flow for analysis of plant genome sequences and prepare it in the format of a research grant proposal.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Analysis
Evaluation
Critical analysis
Problem solving
Communication
Numeracy
Autonomy
Teamwork
Accountability |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Catherine Kidner
Tel: (0131 6)51 3316
Email: Catherine.Kidner@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Claire Black
Tel: (0131 6)50 8649
Email: Claire.Black@ed.ac.uk |
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