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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the basic concepts of comparative genomics and developmental biology from both a computational and cellular perspective 2. Describe the process of analysing biological sequence data from databases to statistical methods for analysing/assessing data signal 3. Discuss concepts in molecular evolution 4. Applications of comparative genomics: across species, within species and within individuals 5. Consideration of the concepts development and the main model organisms used in this field. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of cell differentiation and it's reversibility in different contexts. 7. Knowledge of the physiology of human development and current research to investigate its molecular aspects. 8. An understanding and being able to describe the molecular detail of Drosophila early development. 9. Knowledge of specific laboratory techniques that have relevance of investigation of development processes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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