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A course describing the wide range of ways in which genome sequencing has transformed biomedical research and our understanding of human disease.
Contains material detailing a range of examples of advanced genomic tools and technologies and their applications in biomedical science.
A course that makes wide use of the literature, allowing you to read about and understand the latest genomics-based methods.
A course placing a high value on its teaching and learning; lecture material supported by workshops – your chance to put knowledge into practice, ask questions and enjoy the science.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The aim of this course is to examine the use of genome sequence information in the context of modern biomedical science. Advanced genomic tools and technologies and their applications in biomedical science, as well as the role of genetically modified model organisms in advancing our understanding of biological processes relevant to human health and disease, are examined and explored.
Some of the material on this course will describe/discuss animal research.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 31 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
Four workshop reports (each worth 20%). Written feedback provided via MyAberdeen 3 weeks later. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Understand how a wide range of genomic information is used in modern biomedical research |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Understand and analyse how advanced genomic tools and technologies are used in modern biomedical research |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Develop analytic and critical skills in analysis, interpretation and evaluation of genomics data |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 36 | Feedback Weeks | 39 | |
| Feedback |
Four online class tests (each worth 5%). Written feedback provided via MyAberdeen 1 week later. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Understand and analyse the use of genetically modified model organisms in biomedical research |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Understand how a wide range of genomic information is used in modern biomedical research |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Understand and analyse how advanced genomic tools and technologies are used in modern biomedical research |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 48 | Feedback Weeks | 51 | |
| Feedback |
MCQ-type and short answer-type questions. Written feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Evaluate | Develop analytic and critical skills in analysis, interpretation and evaluation of genomics data |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Understand how a wide range of genomic information is used in modern biomedical research |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Understand and analyse how advanced genomic tools and technologies are used in modern biomedical research |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Understand and analyse the use of genetically modified model organisms in biomedical research |
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