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On successful completion of the module, students should have a greater understanding and appreciation of the importance of genetics and genomics to human physiology and disease. They should be able to describe a range of strategies and methodologies to investigate physiological functions at the genomic level – these include techniques for gene discovery, gene characterisation, analysis of gene expression, comparative genomics using animal models and genetic modification for investigation of gene function in vivo. They will be able demonstrate their understanding through citation of research publications where such methods have been successfully used.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 18 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 54 |
Total | 102 |
This module is designed for stage 4 physiology students. There is a major emphasis in this module on the use of genetically modified animal models in physiology research and therefore it is a requirement that students wishing to take the module should have passed at least 1 stage 3 core physiology module.
However, stage 3 students not meeting these criteria but who wish to take the module can contact the module co-ordinator to discuss their suitability on a case by case basis.
Students taking this module may benefit from having previously taken modules in the area of recombinant DNA methodology, molecular genetics or stem cell biology.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Not yet recorded. |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be available at the request of the student following publication of final grades
Name | Role |
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Dr Eoin Brennan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jeffrey Glennon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Brendan Loftus | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Paul McLoughlin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Julie Freeman | Tutor |