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Archived Version 2022 - 2023

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NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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
Lecture16Online lectures in Translational Bioinformatics
Tutorial6Tutorials at DCU to supplement and support the lectures
Assignment Completion50Assignment on a contemporary topic relating to Translational Bioinformatics
Online activity30Online discussion forums and engagement with fellow students and the Course Coordinator.
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
Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

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

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