Genomics and Bioinformatics (C7120L7)
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Genomics and Bioinformatics
Module C7120L7
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Critically access, integrate, and analyse biological data from public repositories using advanced web-based bioinformatics tools to design, justify, and execute group research projects.
Critically synthesise and evaluate bioinformatics datasets to elucidate complex relationships between genes, proteins, and disease mechanisms, demonstrating insight into biological systems and translational relevance.
Demonstrate a critical and systematic understanding of advanced bioinformatics and genomics methodologies, applying and appraising appropriate approaches for the analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 40.00% |
| Coursework | 60.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T2 Week 9 | 40.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 000010000000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 010000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222222220 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 011111100000 |
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