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On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Critically evaluate recent research findings in epigenetics;
2. Discuss recent technological approaches used to analyse and modify epigenetic regulation;
3. Describe the experimental approaches that are used in the planning of experiments in epigenetic research.
Lecture 1: How to write a research plan (NO’S)
Lecture 2: Introduce key concepts in epigenetics (NO’S)
Lecture 3: DNA methylation and gene expression (GB)
Lecture 4: Chromatin remodelling and ‘the histone code’ (GB)
Lecture 5: Non-coding RNAs (GB)
Lectures 6+7: Mini-symposium, 3 speakers presenting their epigenetic research (25 minutes each plus questions)
Lecture 8+9: Cancer epigenetics (AP)
Lecture 10: Tutorial session to review grant application work in progress (NO’S)
Lectures 11+12: Transgenerational epigenetics (RM)
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 102 |
Total | 114 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: 1,500 word research plan on an assigned epigenetic research project | Week 11 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 75 |
Essay: Report on 1 talk from epigenetics mini-symposium | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 25 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
The report from the mini-symposium, will be returned to you, graded and with comments, prior to submission of the research report. Within the tutorial class you will have the opportunity to ask and receive feedback on your individual research report draft.
Name | Role |
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Dr Gary Brennan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Geraldine Butler | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Rainer Melzer | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Antoinette Perry | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |