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MI439: The Meaning of Life: Bioinformatics
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
The module will cover a range of topics in the theory of Bioinformatics, ranging from fundamental
concepts on the Central Dogma of Biology, through sequencing technologies in genomics. It will
provide students with an insight into the potential impact of bioinformatics data can have on our
understanding of microbial phylogeny; microbial community functioning; and microbial processes,
including pathogenesis. It will also provide training for students in the tools used to interpret DNA and
amino acid sequence information, including database interrogations; phylogenetic analyses; and
interpretation of protein structural motifs.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the Central Dogma of Biology and the importance of Bioinformatics in modern Microbiology, medicine and environmental science
- Perform intermediate-level analyses of DNA, RNA and protein sequences using a range of tools, including sequence databases and alignment editors
- Describe the steps in developing bacterial diagnostics assays based on molecular targets
- Discuss how next generation DNA sequencing technology can be used to advance our understanding of microbial phylogeny, physiology, and pathogenicity
- Interrogate bacterial genomic data sets to identify genes, single nucleotide polymorphisms and antimicrobial resistance gene determinants
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- THOMAS BARRY:
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- GERARD WALL:
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- KATE REDDINGTON:
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- JAMES P O'GARA:
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- GAVIN COLLINS:
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- FLORENCE ABRAM:
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