GENE30010 Genetics and Recombinant DNA

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module will provide in-depth insights into the complexity of gene regulatory circuits using just a handful of well-studied research subjects from animal and plant developmental genetics. We will see how specific biological questions can be tackled from a molecular genetics, epigenetics, population genetics and evolutionary genetics perspective and how the diversity of approaches leads to a better understanding of biological phenomena from a holistic point of view. This will enhance the general understanding on the molecular mechanisms and evolutionary processes that shaped living beings.

During the course of this module, a special focus will be put on how to approach biological research questions. This comprises formulating research questions, hypothesis building and hypothesis testing, experimental design, distinguishing bottom-up and top-down approaches as well as ultimate and proximate causation.

Lectures for the module will be delivered online. Practicals will be face-to-face if possible. Online practicals will be offered for students who prefer not to be on campus.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should:
- Know how to formulate a research question and how to design appropriate experiments for testing a hypothesis.
- Be able to employ a diversity of approaches from molecular biology and genetics to tackle a specific research question.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Practical

10
Autonomous Student Learning

95
Total

127
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and online practical classes. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ANSC20010 - Genetics and Biotechnology, ANSC30030 - Animal Genomics


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Mid semester exam Week 7 Yes Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

25
Examination: End of module examination. 1 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Examination: Assessment of practicals. Varies over the Trimester Yes Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

25

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be made available via Brightspace.

Name Role
Dr Joanna Kacprzyk Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Rainer Melzer Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Carl Ng Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Kay Nolan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Antoinette Perry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer