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On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Describe the principles underpinning microbial genomics in food safety
• Apply the practical analytical skills gained in the basic concepts of bacterial whole genome sequencing data analysis
• Identify and critique the limitations and strengths of methodological approaches used in bioinformatic research papers
• Integrate bioinformatic workflows into the analysis of research datasets
• Communicate the findings from bioinformatic analyses to audiences with varying domain knowledge
• Consult on and guide the experimental design of future research projects
The course will address topics focussing on applied aspects of bioinformatics in food safety:
• Accessing and searching public databases
• Basic scripting
• Critical evaluation and quality control of data
• Implementation of experimental design into in silico analyses
• Introduction to whole genome sequencing analysis
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Practical | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 26 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 50 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities
Students will receive feedback from the online practical tutorials taken over the course of the trimester.