This module covers aspects of genetic mechanisms including meiosis, mitosis, DNA replication, transcription and translation, non-coding RNA, X-inactivation,...

This module covers aspects of genetic mechanisms including meiosis, mitosis, DNA replication, transcription and translation, non-coding RNA, X-inactivation, imprinting, DNA repair mechanisms, cellular senescence, and mitochondrial genetics. The module also focuses on how these mechanisms have been identified and how their disruption can lead to the genesis of chromosomal abnormalities, inherited disorders and cancer. Approaches to the treatment of some of these abnormalities using gene therapy will be presented.

After taking this module you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

genetic mechanisms including DNA replication and repair, the control of gene expression, senescence and apoptosis
	how disruption of these mechanisms can lead to the genesis of chromosomal abnormalities, inherited disorders and cancer
	how gene therapy may be applied to treat some of these abnormalities
	the academic and practical aspects involved in the grant application process
You should also have developed critical feedback skills through marking peer assessment.

The module is made up of lectures, tutorials, small group work and student seminar sessions.

Introductory Reading: 
Strachan T and Read A (2011) Human Molecular Genetics 4th edition

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION RADIO MEDIA JOURNALISM |SCIENCE JOURNALISM|SCIENCE WRITING

This is a practical module in communicating science across different genres of output for different audiences and on different platforms. Students write short...

This is a practical module in communicating science across different genres of output for different audiences and on different platforms. Students write short news stories, profiles, and reportages for broadsheet newspapers and popular science magazines targeting audiences from educated adults to school children with an interest in science. They write blog posts and produce other kind of content for social media, such as short captioned videos. They interview scientists and present their interviews in writing as well as through podcasting. Issues in the public communication of science are discussed from this practical standpoint. This module is time intensive and requires substantial group work. It rests on the idea that the only way to learn how to write for journalism is to work in career appropriate setting. The assessment for the module is a mixture of formative and summative work.