Module: Human Genomics

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Human Genomics
Module Code	GCB1003 (ITS: BE480)
Faculty	Biotechnology	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10159	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Denise Harold	Module Teacher

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

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None