Module: Human Genomics

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Human Genomics
Module Code	BE480
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Denise Harold Semester 2: Denise Harold Autumn: Denise Harold
Module Teachers	Denise Harold
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This practical module will cover the key skills in large-scale human genomic data analysis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Access and extract data from genomic databases
2. Run bioinformatic software on Linux
3. Understand and implement appropriate data quality control prior to analysing human genomic data
4. Statistically assess the influence of genomic variation on human traits through genome-wide association studies
5. Perform meta-analysis of genetic association studies
6. Identify variation in human next generation sequencing data
7. Prepare and assess high-throughput molecular data

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	48	Computer-based genomics lecture-labs
Independent Study	77	Report writing, reading of specified materials and independent learning time.
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to human genomic databases, repositories and tools

Refresher on Linux

Genome-wide association studies: Data formats and quality control

Genome-wide association studies: Statistical analysis

Meta-analysis of genome-wide association data

Targeted panel sequence analysis

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Loop assignments	100%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology

Date of Last Revision

26-MAY-08

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