PE4S247 - Principles of Medical Genomics and Multiomics 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Principles of Medical Genomics and Multiomics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Karl New | ||
| Module Team: | Martha Castano-Betancourt, Sangeeta Khatter, John Giannios | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Develop a critical understanding and knowledge of core concepts in medical genomics and multiomics.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Molecular and Cellular Genetics
DNA and RNA Epigenetic Modifications
Inheritance Types of Genetic Disorders
NGS and PCR based Molecular Pathology or Molecular Diagnostics
Multiomics Approaches to Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases
Translation of Genomic Medicine into Clinical Practice
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the core concepts of medical and health genomics and multiomics |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to translate genomic data into clinical actionability |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject or Case-based scenarios and discussion forum related to principles of medical genomics and multiomics | 0 | 2400 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals or | 0 | 1200 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources or Completion of an individual/group task related to principles of medical genomics and multiomics | 0 | 1200 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online External Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding through questions not known to the candidate prior to the examination. Delivered online and time constrained to normally not more than 3 hours, the examination is set externally (e.g. EASA, ICAEW) and delivery is not managed by Academic Registry or End of module examination related to principles of medical genomics and multiomics | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online External Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |