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Learning outcomes

Genetics and Genomics

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On successful completion of a major or minor in Genetics And Genomics, students will be able to:

 Learning outcome
1Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the principles of information transfer from molecular, chromosomal and cellular mechanisms and describe how information is inherited in individuals and populations
2Exhibit depth of knowledge in the key functional components of genomic structure and organisation
3Collect, manage, analyse and interpret genetic and genomic data acquired through modern techniques
4Model, and communicate in a visually meaningful and logical manner, patterns of biological and medical quantitative data
5Communicate concepts and findings in genetics and genomics to diverse audiences, using an evidence-based approach that is robust to critique
6Evaluate relationships between genotype and phenotype for simple and complex traits using genomic data and gene mapping tools
7Adhere to safe working conditions in genetic research practice in the laboratory
8Evaluate how genomic biotechnologies can be used in diagnostic and therapeutic applications and examine these applications across a range of social and ethical perspectives
9Address authentic problems in genetics and genomics, working responsibly and professionally within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
10Examine and evaluate contemporary issues in genetics and genomics from a range of social and cultural perspectives