Genetics and Genomics
CATS
15
Duration
10 weeks
Teaching methods
You will learn through a mix of seminars, practical classesand self-directed study.
Assessment
2 x Computer-based assessments
1 x In-person exam
Genetics and Genomics
The ability to sequence whole genomes at increasingly affordable costs has dramatically improved our ability to explore the molecular genetic basis of complex variation. This provides enormous potential for advances in food security, human and animal health, and adaptation to climate change including sustainable energy sources. This module will introduce and reinforce the concepts and techniques in genetics and genomics that can be used to understand and manipulate complex traits, including hands-on workshops in several of the topics.
After completing the module, you will be able to:
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Understand molecular genetic methods that will include advanced pedigree analysis, recombination (linkage) mapping of quantitative variation, and genome-wide association mapping
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Understand how molecular genetics can increasingly play an important role in our everyday lives
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Understand sub-cellular biology with modern genetics to appreciate how the phenotype of whole organism is determined.