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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2018 - 2019
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Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the process of genome annotation; access biological data from different genome browsers and databases 2. Determine the linkage disequilibrium structure of a genetic locus 3. Perform a genetic association analysis 4. Design a gene cloning experiment 5. Estimate homology using computational methods 6. Retrieve sequence data and calculate multiple sequence alignments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Introduction to genome annotation and the available genome bowsers.Understanding data formats.Efficient use of biological databases.Access genotype data to determine haplotype structure and design an efficient genetic association study.Appropriate statistical analysis of a genetic association study.Analysis of nucleotide sequences for open reading frames and restriction enzyme sites.Designing PCR primers.Search algorithms and statistics.Multiple sequence alignment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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