BB50253: Molecular phylogenetics and epidemiology
[Page last updated: 15 October 2020]
Academic Year: | 2020/1 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Biology & Biochemistry |
Credits: | 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 300 |
Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Assessment Summary: | CW 20%, EX 40%, MC 10%, OR 30% |
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Description: | Aims: The unit aims to provide a broad theoretical basis of phylogenetic inference using molecular data, with the applied use of these methodologies to studying the genomic evolution and epidemiology of bacteria. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit you will be able to: * Critically compare and evaluate methods of inference and interpretation of evolutionary relationships using molecular sequence data; * Understand how these methods can be applied to large genomic datasets of bacteria to determine rates and routes of disease transmission; * Develop an in-depth case study on bacterial evolution/epidemiology and present the case study as a seminar. Content: Topics include * Inference and interpretation of evolutionary relationships using molecular sequence data and how this process is both informed by and informs our understanding of molecular evolution. * Practical skills in molecular phylogenetic inference * Key concepts in molecular epidemiology and evolution of bacterial pathogens. |
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BB50253 is Optional (DEU) on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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