Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Translational BioinformaticsIntroduction 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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