Undergraduate Course: Genomes and Genomics 3 (BILG09005)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Complete genomic DNA sequences have now been published for more than 900 bacteria and Archaea, and for Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Caenorhabditis elegans, Arabidopsis thaliana and Drosophila melanogaster. A 'draft' version of the human genome is available, and this and many other genome sequencing projects will be completed in the next few years. The study of complete genomes provides new insights into the working of living systems at the most fundamental level, with important implications for understanding the evolutionary development of organisms and for practical applications in biotechnology and human health. The lecture course will be complemented by laboratory practicals and by weekly 'Technology Sessions' which will give first-hand experience of the experimental techniques of genomics and of computer data analysis and bioinformatics. |
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 27,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 34,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
132 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Normally 2 items of in-course Assessment plus one 2 hour exam. |
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| Exam Information |
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Paper Name |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
- To introduce and review the development and prospects for genomic analysis
- To outline present understanding of genome structure, function and evolution
- To understand the use and value of high-throughput experimental techniques including DNA hybridisation arrays and protein 2-D gel technology
- To provide a thorough grounding in bioinformatics - computer-based handling and analysis of sequence and other genomic data
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The University has identified six groups of abilities that should be developed as part of the University of Edinburgh training experience, and to enhance your employability as a graduate for the 21st Century. These abilities take your skill-base beyond basic academic knowledge and are enhanced at each stage of your degree. As outlined below, they relate to Genomes and Genomics 3 in a number of specific ways.
1) Knowledge and Understanding: All components of the course provide this to some degree but your lectures, in particular, offer an important framework upon which you can build attributes. This University considers itself to be a research-led institution and you will be exposed to cutting edge information and ideas as you progress through your degree course. In this course you will develop a comprehensive knowledge of genome structure, function and evolution, of tools to analyse genomic data and of methods for genetic manipulation.
2) Research and Enquiry: These skills are enhanced by encouraging further reading of books, research papers and electronic materials, to embellish your lecture and practical material. They underpin the assessed practical report.
3) Personal and Intellectual Autonomy: By reading and preparing materials for sessions, you will learn to synthesise your own views, develop reasoned arguments and refine scientific judgement. In addition, the practical report is an opportunity to develop and give your own views. Such skills enhance your capacity for life-long and independent learning.
4) Communication: This is a key attribute of all scientists and it is therefore important that you develop skills to interact constructively with others and convey knowledgeable and balanced scientific views. We specifically encourage these skills in practical and bioinformatics sessions.
5) Personal Effectiveness: The ability to organise and summarise your thoughts and material in a flexible and accessible way are core features that are required for personal effectiveness. Planning, time management and reflection are central to this. Of course these features also interlink with your personal and intellectual autonomy. By providing you with a timetable where key submission dates are highlighted, we are encouraging you to develop your effectiveness throughout the course. These same skills extend to other courses and also to your overall ability to maximise your achievement whilst studying at this University.
6) Technical and Practical Skills: In order to continue in a scientific career it is important that you not only understand the conceptual basis of how experiments are designed and carried out but also that you have the underpinning practical skills required for employability. Our course has a strong practical component, including both computer and practical laboratory based sessions, which is designed to prepare you for this, as well as to assist you in your future Honours course project. As part of your training, skills in computer-based handling and analysis of sequence and other data are provided. The skills you develop from your practical sessions include critical observation, investigation and interpretation, careful recording, quantification and analysis, and should serve you well in any future employment. |
| Keywords | Gen3 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sara Knott
Tel: (0131 6)50 5444
Email: s.knott@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Angus Galloway
Tel: (0131 6)51 3689
Email: Angus.Galloway@ed.ac.uk |
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