2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MEDM5101M Research Informatics and Dissemination

15 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Lucy Stead
Email: L.F.Stead@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

As per programme entry qualifications

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module will include workshops and exercises developing transferable skills, relating to information retrieval, assimilation and dissemination in a scientific context. There is a strong bioinformatics component which will introduce students to the discipline of bioinformatics and its role in modern biomedical disciplines. It will include an introduction to basic concepts in bioinformatics and the use of online resources such as databases and web-servers for data analysis.

Objectives

- To provide wide-ranging experience of the use of knowledge-acquisition resources relevant to Molecular Medicine including the use of bioinformatics tools.
- To enable students to develop a range of generic verbal and written transferable skills relevant to dissemination of Molecular Medicine research findings.

Learning outcomes
By the end of this module students will be able to:
- Design and implement a sensitive and specific bibliographic search strategy to capture literature relevant to a defined Molecular Medicine topic
- Appraise in detail basic bioinformatics concepts
- Critically explore and use multiple bioinformatics tools and databases appropriate to the study of DNA and proteins
- Critically evaluate key information from written and verbal scientific communications
- Summarise and synthesise scientific material in writing, verbally and as posters

Syllabus

Workshops on:
- Bibliographic and bibliometric resources
- Introduction to basic concepts in bioinformatics
- Databases and Web-servers for the study of DNA
- Databases and Web servers for the study of proteins
- Computer-based characterizing a DNA sequence
Seminars on:
- Scientific writing, including abstracts
- Publication ethics and misconduct
- Giving a verbal presentation
- Making a poster

Attendance at external seminar series followed by discussion

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	3	2.00	6.00
Seminars	10	1.00	10.00
Lecture	4	1.00	4.00
Practical	5	4.00	20.00
Seminar	5	1.00	5.00
Independent online learning hours			40.00
Private study hours			65.00
Total Contact hours			45.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Transferable skills workshops for which the students will be expected to prepare (3x10 hours).

Students will be expected to prepare for various aspects of the course using online resources such as Henry Stewart talks (40 hours) and develop bioinformatics skills in their own time (5x7 hours).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Exercises completed during the first 2 skills workshops will be used for formative feedback and will include abstract writing exercises & verbal presentations.

Exercises completed durint the first 2 bioinformatics practicals will be marked for formative feedback.

Attendance is now monitored at internal sessions. External seminar attendance is monitored through provision of a log book (see assessment)

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Poster Presentation	.	20.00
Practical	4 assessed practicals at 15% each	60.00
Reflective log	Of seminars as timetabled: pass/fail	0.00
Presentation	.	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 12/12/2018 10:48:53

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