Module Details

Module Code: BIOT8015
Title: Bioinformatics & Biotechniques
Long Title: Bioinformatics & Biotechniques
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4218 - Biotechnology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To provide an overview of the in silico and laboratory based molecular tools used in nutrition science
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the application of molecular tools and systems biology in modern nutrition
LO2 Interpret information from a range of database sources and apply strategies for the analysis of sequence data
LO3 Describe how both in silico and lab based techniques are employed as part of a combined bioanalytical strategy
LO4 Critically evaluate the current literature relating to molecular based nutrition studies
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Introduction to systems biology
The role of genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, epigenetics and nutrigenomics in modern nutrition
Sequence databases
A comprehensive overview of the main sequences databases and the information retrieval systems which provide access to these databases.
Sequence alignment and database searching
Sequence alignment strategies for two or more sequences (DNA or protein) such that regions of structural or functional similarity between the molecules are highlighted
Molecular biotechniques
Analysis of specific techniques used in modern food & healthcare environments including sequencing, SNP analysis, PCR, bio-imaging & immunoassay
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Application of in silico and lab based molecular tools
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
In silico problem based assessments with
detailed write-ups to be submitted
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Written report based on critical review of a selection of relevant peer reviewed publications
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact In silico problem based learning Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Julie A. Lovegrove, Leanne Hodson and Sharma Sangita. (2015), The Nutrition Society Textbook Ser. : Nutrition Research Methodologies, Chapter 13-16, Wiley-Blackwell, UK, [ISBN: 9781118554593].
  • Mourad Elloumi and Albert Y. Zomaya. (2014), Wiley Series in Bioinformatics Ser. : Biological Knowledge Discovery Handbook : Preprocessing, Mining and Postprocessing of Biological Data, John Wiley & Sons, USA, [ISBN: 9781118617113].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNHSC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition and Health Science 7 Mandatory