BMD2016 : Microbial Genomics and Genome Mining (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Jon Marles-Wright
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Phillip Aldridge
- Lecturer: Dr Matt Bawn, Professor Paul Race, Dr Katherine Duncan, Dr James Stach
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
Develop students' knowledge and experience in prokaryotic genomic science.
Provide students with knowledge of key discoveries in genomic science; sequencing techniques, concepts and applications.
Develop students skills in the recognition and interpretation of connections between genotype and phenotype.
Develop a range of bioinformatics skills for the analysis of prokaryotic genomes.
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics covered by this module may include:
microbial diversity and functional genomics.
genome sequencing and functional mining of bacterial genomes.
sequencing technologies and hypothesis generation and experimental design in the field of genomics.
genomic analysis and interpretation.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Introductory lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Research paper |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | Research project plan preparation and poster development |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 89:00 | 89:00 | Read and work on material prior and after workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 5 | 3:00 | 15:00 | Online worksheets and preparation tasks - Structured online worksheets to develop skills. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Computer lab sessions for interactive-problem solving and skills development |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Scheduled synchronous online sessions for troubleshooting and guided problem solving for assessments |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NES3307 | Microbial Genomics |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module is designed to provide a pedagogical opportunity integrating hands-on research and core scientific competencies (i.e. experimental design, hypothesis generation, bioinformatics skills) with emerging next generation sequencing technologies to strengthen UG experiences in STEM education and contribute to their development as independent researchers.
Lectures a formal taught session to the whole cohort which consists largely of the exposition of theory, themes, methodologies and techniques. These will form the basis of a student’s understanding of a subject.
Workshops will provide skills training and potentially assessment guidance. Workshops foster active learning, collaboration, and critical thinking. It bridges theory and practice by engaging students in problem-solving, discussions, and hands-on activities, enhancing understanding and retention while developing teamwork and communication skills.
Independent study will allow students to extend their knowledge and prepare for assessments through consolidation of module content, reading of books, journal articles and other recommended references.
In-course assessments (online tutorials and task sheets, presentations, practical reports etc) spread throughout the module will teach students time management and organisation and encourage independent working as well as supporting their understanding of the subject
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 2 | M | 40 | Group poster presentation on student-developed research question (10 min). |
| Report | 2 | M | 60 | Structured scientific report on research question – 4 A4 pages max |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | Online tutorials and task sheets |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Scientific report: this will provide the students with an opportunity to consolidate their understanding of a subject area, demonstrate critical thinking and reading in the subject area. This will assess the students’ writing and information literacy skills, as well as their ability to interpret and analyse experimental data. Feedback will help improve students’ writing skills for future assessments. Assessment covers Knowledge-based Learning Objectives: 1-5. Covers Skills outcomes: 1-7
Poster presentation: this assessment assesses a students’ ability to translate scientific information into a clear and logical manner and verbalise this individually/as a group. Assessment covers Knowledge-based Learning Objectives: 2,3,5. Covers Skills outcomes: 1,4,5,6,7.
Formative task sheets: these will support a students’ understanding of a topic and allow them to test the depth of their current understanding.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BMD2016's Timetable