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    BIOL2013 Bioinformatics and DNA Technology: ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/19 Semester 2 7.5 ECTS

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    BIOL2013

    Bioinformatics and DNA technology


    ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/19

    SEMESTER 2

    7.5 ECTS

    MODULE COORDINATORS: Dr James Dillon


    E-MAIL: [email protected]
    ABOUT THIS MODULE
    The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of techniques and applications
    that exploit genetic processes at the molecular level. Over the past few decades,
    molecular biology and bioinformatic approaches have been applied to almost every area
    of biological science and medicine and, in many cases, have revolutionised the ways in
    which research is carried out. Many of the key advances stem from a detailed study of
    fundamental cellular processes and knowledge of these processes is still indispensable
    for an in-depth understanding of modern molecular biology. The topics covered on this
    course include recombinant DNA techniques ('genetic engineering') involving the use of
    diverse cloning systems, DNA sequence determination and bioinformatic analysis, and
    applications of these techniques, e.g. methods to track down genes involved in disease
    processes. Lectures are complemented by a five week bioinformatics project. Many of
    the tools and topics covered in this course will be used by those of you taking the
    Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (BIOL3063) next year.

    Lectures: Lectures will be held on Mondays 09:00-11:00 (54/5027). Lectures


    start on the hour. Please be punctual - latecomers disturb not only the
    lecturer but also your fellow students.

    Project: All students will have a bioinformatics research project that will be
    introduced in week 1. The objective of this project is to expose students to a
    number of the bioinformatics tools and techniques that are used in many
    fields of biology and medicine. Each student will work individually on their
    own project. Full instructions will be provided, and students will be able to
    work on projects at their own pace. Assessment will be in the form of two
    submitted documents: (1) A technical assessment consisting of a workflow
    file uploaded through Blackboard; (2) A written project summary to be
    submitted via a turnitin link on Blackboard. The project will be worth 25%
    in total.

    Workshop: There will be a drop-in workshop to help with your projects. The
    workshop will be Tuesday 26th Feb 16:00-18:00 in 44/1061. Please
    save your questions for this session. Demonstrators will be available to
    help troubleshoot any problems you have with the bioinformatics project.

    TEACHING STAFF
    Name Email
    Dr Jane Gibson (JG) [email protected]
    Dr James Dillon (JCD) [email protected]
    Dr Christopher Bell (CB) [email protected]
    Dr Paul J Skipp (PJS) [email protected]
    ASSESSMENT
    1. A two hour unseen examination at the end of the semester consisting of two
    compulsory computer based sections and one essay question from a
    choice of three. All have equal weighting.
    2. Bioinformatics project.

    ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING
    1. Written examination: 75%
    2. Bioinformatics project: 25%

    TIMETABLE: Please note that this guide may be updated, should


    circumstances demand.

    Wk Date Time Room Staff Lectures & workshop Coursework


    28th Jan 0900 54/5027 JG Intro to Bioinformatics Intro
    1 (18)
    1000 54/5027 JG/JD Intro to Project
    4th Feb 0900 54/5027 JG Sequence determination
    2(19)
    1000 54/5027 JG Sequence determination
    11th Feb 0900 54/5027 JG Genomics and the ‘omics revolution
    3(20)
    1000 54/5027 JG Genomics and the ‘omics revolution
    18th Feb 0900 54/5027 CGB Epigenomics
    4(21)
    1000 54/5027 CGB Epigenomics
    25th Feb 1000 54/5027 CGB Epigenomics
    5(22) 26th Feb 1600 44/1061 Demonstrators Computer room session for project
    1700 44/1061 Demonstrators Computer room session for project
    4th Mar 0900 54/5027 PJS Sequence alignment
    6(23)
    1000 54/5027 PJS Sequence alignment
    11th Mar 1000 54/5027 PJS Sequence alignment
    7(24)

    18th Mar 0900 54/5027 JCD Recombinant DNA techniques & applications
    8(25)
    1000 54/5027 JCD Recombinant DNA techniques & applications
    25th Mar 0900 54/5027 JCD Recombinant DNA techniques & applications Deadline
    9(30)
    1000 54/5027 JCD Recombinant DNA techniques & applications 29 th March

    EASTER
    29th Apr 0900 54/5027 JCD Recombinant DNA techniques & applications
    10(31)
    1000 54/5027 JCD Recombinant DNA techniques & applications
    6th May Bank Holiday
    11(32)

    13th May 0900 54/5027 Revision sessions


    12(33)
    1000 54/5027
    LECTURE MATERIALS
    Lecture slides will be made available on Blackboard before the lecture. It is your
    responsibility to check Blackboard for handouts ahead of a lecture and print if required.
    Panopto lecture recordings will be made available after the lectures.

    TEXTBOOKS
    A general reading list is available on Blackboard. Other recommended reading will be
    highlighted in lectures.

    ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION DATES


    Assignment name Deadline Hand-in location
    Bioinformatics Project 14:00 29th March 2018 BIOL2013 Blackboard site

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    RECORDED SESSIONS: By default, all lectures by BioSci academics in BIOL-coded modules will be recorded via
    the University’s Panopto system. These recordings will be available via the module’s Blackboard site; they are solely
    for personal use and must never be distributed or shared with anyone else. Panopto recordings are meant as an extra
    revision aid and are not to be considered an alternative for attending a lecture. Lack of a lecture recording (e.g. as a
    result of a technical failure) can never be used as ground for extenuating circumstances.

    FEEDBACK: Feedback will be provided via written comments on module assignments, tests, quizzes on Blackboard
    and verbal comments from module staff. Feedback on examination performance should be sought from your Personal
    Tutor in the first instance. Second and third year students will be able to review their semester 1 exam scripts towards
    the end of February/beginning of March. You will be advised of the exact dates nearer the time. Past exam papers for
    all modules are also available from SUSSED.

    FACULTY STUDENT RECEPTION DESK: The Faculty Student Reception Desk is located in building 85 on Level
    2. The administrative support team are available to offer general advice. The Reception Desk is open from 09:00 –
    17:00 Mon to Fri. You can also email them on [email protected]. Do not forget the answer to your question might
    already be available on the ‘Biological Sciences Undergraduate Information Site’ on Blackboard which is full of useful
    information.

    BLACKBOARD: Further information is available on the Blackboard site for this module, including module aims,
    learning outcomes and (where appropriate) past exam papers. You should ensure you have read all the information
    and check the site regularly for updates. Go to http://blackboard.soton.ac.uk/ and use your email login and
    password.
    ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Failure to follow the rules for academic integrity will result in penalties varying from a
    reduction in the mark awarded to termination of programme. You should pay special attention to the following
    examples of possible academic integrity breaches:
    Plagiarism is the reproduction or paraphrasing, without acknowledgement, from public or private (ie:
    unpublished) material (including material downloaded from the internet) attributable to, or which is the
    intellectual property of, another including the work of students.
    Cheating is any action before, during or after an assessment or examination which seeks to gain unfair advantage or
    assists another student to do so.
    Falsification is any attempt to present fictitious or distorted data, evidence, references, experimental results or
    other material and/or knowingly to make use of such material.
    Recycling is where a piece of work which has already been used in one context is used again (without declaration) in
    another context.
    It is your responsibility to understand and adhere to these regulations as set out in
    http://www.calendar.soton.ac.uk/sectionIV/academic-integrity-statement.html

    LATE WORK
    The University penalty for submission of late work is

    University Working Days Mark


    late
    1 (final agreed mark) * 0.9
    2 (final agreed mark) * 0.8
    3 (final agreed mark) * 0.7
    4 (final agreed mark) * 0.6
    5 (final agreed mark) * 0.5
    More than 5 Zero

    Extensions for Late Submission of Work


    A student may request an extension using a deadline extension form available from the Biological Sciences teaching
    office in advance of the submission deadline date.
    The deadline for all work is 14:00 (2pm).

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