R&P Skills II: Genetics & Biochemistry (X2104)
Research and Professional Skills II: Genetics & Biochemistry
Module X2104
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This is an interdisciplinary module in which you will develop key research and employability skills that are in high demand in the workplace. You will build on your data handling skills towards the manipulation and interpretation of high-throughput sequencing data, with widespread applications in e.g. genetic regulation, gene discovery, cancer biology, and epidemiology. You will develop research skills in experimental design, laboratory competence, and scientific report writing through lab sessions, including a mini-project. These will prepare you for your independent research project in Year 3. You will also have the chance to initiate and develop a project that allow to develop your wider employability skill set.
Module learning outcomes
explain experimental approaches that generate high-throughput data and their applications in genetics and molecular biology
apply computational approaches for the analysis and interpretation of high-throughput sequencing data
demonstrate competency in handling and interpreting experimental data, and in writing laboratory reports.
initiate projects and manage their own learning
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 75.00% |
| Group written submission | T2 Week 7 | 25.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Pre Lab | 1 hour | 00000011110 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 01010100000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 10101001000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00000100000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 01010100000 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 4 hours | 00000011110 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Mark Paget
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