From Twins to Villages (Term Project)

Unit facts
Unit code	TBS1204
Credit rating	TBC
Unit level	Level 1
Teaching period(s)	Semester 2
Location	Dubai
Offered by	Tetr School of Biosciences
Mandatory/optional	Mandatory

Overview

You explore how genes and lifestyle shape a long, healthy life, moving from twin-study case files to fieldwork with a healthy-ageing team in Sardinia, and you present your findings at the end of the semester.

Aims

To connect genetics, physiology and data skills to a real question about longevity.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

analyse case data on genetic and lifestyle factors
design and run a small field measurement or survey ethically
interpret findings statistically
present a clear evidence-based conclusion

Syllabus

[To be confirmed by the academic team]

Teaching and learning methods