From the theoretical and practical roots of citizen science, to its modern application across society
and scientific fields, you will learn how this...

Foundations of Citizen Science (BIOS0035)

From the theoretical and practical roots of citizen science, to its modern application across society
and scientific fields, you will learn how this participatory approach to the generation of scientific
knowledge can be applied to develop and answer the most important questions we face. Across the
world, citizen science is used to inform policy, influence practice, and engage the public, yet it is not
a one-size-fits-all solution, requiring careful planning, assessment, and delivery to ensure maximum
benefits for society. Learning the theoretical underpinning of citizen science, you will develop your
understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and applications of citizen science to the global
community. Key subject areas will include:
History and origins of citizen science
Theoretical and practical applications
Typologies of citizen science
Power, public, and participation
Inclusivity and outreach
Limitations of engagement

Understanding the natural world has taken on added importance in recent years as the largely anthropogenically driven biodiversity crisis looms large on the...

This module showcases applications in specific areas of human genetics, taught by multiple experts currently working in a variety of fields. We will discuss...

Applications in Human Genetics (BIOL0034)

This module showcases applications in specific areas of human genetics, taught by multiple experts currently working in a variety of fields. We will discuss statistical techniques used to model these biological questions and highlight the major, up-to-date insights such methods have provided.

Module Objectives

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

1. Understand the key research concepts underlying the fields of quantitative genetics, model organisms, genomic imprinting, eQTL mapping, pathogen genomics, next-generation sequencing, genetic history, genetic eye disease and natural selection.

2. Understand the techniques researchers have used to answer major biological questions in these fields.

3. Understand, and critically evaluate the evidence for, some of the major discoveries in human genetics unearthed in these fields.

4. Understand how and when you might apply these techniques to address biological questions of interest.

Indicative lecture topics – based on module content in 2020/21

Quantitative Genetics
	Natural selection in the human genome
	Genetic medicine for genetic eye disease
	eQTL mapping
	Human genetic history
	Model organisms
	Genomic imprinting / Silver-Russell Syndrome
	Mapping the human genome: NGS methods and applications
	Using genomics to track the emergence and spread of pathogens