BS977 - Essentials of Medical Genomics
- Module code: BS977
- Module name: Essentials of Medical Genomics
- Department: School of Life Sciences
- Credit: 10
Content and teaching | Assessment | Availability
Module content and teaching
Principal aims
The module will allow students the opportunity to study the fundamental principles of medical genomics. The primary aim is to present these fundamental principles in a way that is accessible to students from relatively diverse backgrounds. This will be achieved by detailed consideration of case studies published in primary literature. The module aims to give students a detailed knowledge of the potential for medical genomics, its exploitation by the pharmaceutical industry sector and a critical appreciation of the various molecular and computational techniques in use for the analysis of medical genomic data.
Principal learning outcomes
Students will: • Have a broad, integrated knowledge of medical genomics and how it relates to health issues and medical treatment. • Be able to critically assess the use of novel genomic information and its relevance to the pharmaceutical industry. • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of genomic data analysis for the identification of infectious agents and the genetic basis of common and rare diseases. • Be able to critically assess advantages and disadvantages of classic and novel genomic tools
Timetabled teaching activities
Lectures, seminars, self study and group presentations
Departmental link
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesci/study/pgt/
Module assessment
Assessment group | Assessment name | Percentage |
---|---|---|
10 CATS (Module code: BS977-10) | ||
A (Assessed work only) | Group Seminar Presentation | 40% |
1500 word Written Assignment | 60% |
Module availability
This module is available on the following courses:
Core
N/A
Optional Core
N/A
Optional
- Postgraduate Taught Systems Biology (C1P9) - Year 1
- Postgraduate Taught Integrative Bioscience (C1PK) - Year 1
- Postgraduate Taught Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Business Management (C5N2) - Year 1
- Postgraduate Medical Biotechnology and Business Management (J7N2) - Year 1
- Postgraduate Medical Biotechnology and Business Management (J7N2) - Year 2