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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2020 - 2021

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare and assess genomic and metagenomic data
2. Access and apply core programming interfaces for genome analyses
3. Implement essential genomics algorithms to sequencing data
4. Create genome and chromosome sequences
5. Evaluate the evolutionary relationships of sequenced species

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Laboratory	24	No Description
Independent Study	77	No Description
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

Week Topic
1. Revision of R 2. Modelling data with R 3. Introduction to Unix 4. Quality control of genomic data 5. How to make a genome 6. Finding mutations in single genomes 7. Detecting mutations in sets of genomes 8. Measuring chromosome copy numbers 9. Phylogenetics with genomes 10. Metagenomic data sources 11. Quality control of metagenomic data 12. Species discovery in metagenomic data

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

Vince Buffalo: 2015, Bioinformatics data skills,

Other Resources

None

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