Module: Human Genomics

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Human Genomics
Module Code	BE480 (ITS) / GCB1003 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Denise Harold
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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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. Prepare and assess high-throughput molecular data
4. Understand and implement appropriate data quality control prior to analysing human genomic data
5. Statistically assess the influence of genomic variation on human traits through genome-wide association studies
6. Identify variation in human next generation sequencing 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

Refresher on R

Genome-wide association studies: Data formats and quality control

Genome-wide association studies: Statistical analysis

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: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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