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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, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
The students complete a report based on a research talk during the module. This is graded and returned to the students with comments so that they can apply the feedback to their other assessment component. There is an in-module tutorial at which the students receive an example of a research plan and got feedback on how their own plans were progressing or any issues they might have well in advance of the submission deadline.
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 |