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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Gaetan Thilliez
Semester 2: Gaetan Thilliez
Autumn: Achilleas Floudas
Module TeachersDenise Harold
Emma Finlay
Michael Freeley
Gaetan Thilliez
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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Description

This course will provide an introduction to bioinformatics methods and applications used in the field of translational medicine research, focusing on analytics that translate high-throughput molecular data into biomedical knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a range of standard and specialist knowledge of the major areas of translational informatics.
2. Critically appraise existing applications and methods in these areas.
3. Exhibit a systematic understanding of knowledge of bioinformatics databases and tools to search, manage and analyse molecular data.
4. Demonstrate a critical awareness of this subject by identifying likely future applications and probable growth areas.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture16Lectures Translational Bioinformatics (1 Hour online)
Tutorial6Tutorials at DCU to supplement and support the lectures
Assignment Completion80Assignments (data analysis / mini review)
Independent Study23Independent study of lectures and directed reading material
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

Translational Bioinformatics
Introduction to Genetics and Genomics; Introduction to Cancer Genetics, Bioinformatics Databases, Statistics and Machine Learning; Genome Mapping and Sequence Analysis; RNA Sequencing; Disease Association Analysis; Pathways and Network Analysis; Structural Biology

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Completion of online activityAssignment - analysis and interpretation of RNA seq10%n/a
AssignmentAssignment - Analysis and interpretation of GWAS data10%n/a
AssignmentMini review on the use of genomic / RNA seq for disease discovery or development of new therapeutics80%n/a
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
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Indicative Reading List

  • Pevsner J: 2015, Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics: Third Edition, ISBN 9781118
Other Resources

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