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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Genomics
Module Code GCB1010 (ITS: BE356)
Faculty Biotechnology School Science & Health
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description



Learning Outcomes

1. Refresh knowledge on working at the command line in linux
2. Perform bioinformatic data analysis on the Galaxy web-based platform.
3. Perform quality control and alignment of next generation sequencing data.
4. Conduct differential gene expression analysis.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Laboratory48Computer practicals
Independent Study77No Description
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN10738Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorDenise HaroldModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Assignmentn/a100%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

Analysis of genomic data

Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • Vince Buffalo: 2015, Bioinformatics data skills,


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

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