University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This module will provide students with the skills necessary to carry out modern genomics research in a critical, rigorous manner, and to communicate research findings at a standard suitable for conference presentation or publication - the latter will include the use of Latex to typeset scientific manuscripts / documents. Students will also be exposed not only to ethical, legal, and social issues specifically related to the handling of genomic data, but also more generally, to issues pertaining to academic and scholarly integrity.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Critically evaluate a piece of existing literature, recognising limitations and sources of potential bias.
  2. Synthesise knowledge from multiple different sources, to provide a concise, integrated overview of the current state-of-the art in a particular area of genomics.
  3. Describe ethical, social, legal, and privacy issues related to the generation and handling of individual and population-based genomic data.
  4. Present research findings, both orally and in written form, in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
  5. Create a Latex document suitable for submission to a high-quality peer-reviewed academic journal.
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module MA5117: "Genomics Research Methods" and is valid from 2019 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.