Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical

Module Offerings

7162SPOSCI-SEP-CTY

Aims

Nowadays, cutting-edge research in exercise physiology seeks mechanistic understanding and so relies heavily on molecular techniques. This module is aimed at providing you with the knowledge and skills to contribute to this exciting area of research. Work within the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences has pioneered the application of omic techniques in exercise physiology, and this module principally provides training in omic analyses at DNA, mRNA, protein and metabolite levels. The module is delivered online using live sessions and pre-recorded content, and includes practical training in bioinformatics.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate aptitude and an ability to operate at a professional level in laboratories or other complex/specialised contexts
2.
Synthesise ideas or information in innovative ways to generate transformative solutions or construct arguments that integrate and extend knowledge
3.
Demonstrate deep theoretical understanding of exercise physiology, e.g. encompassing molecular mechanisms and whole-body integrative physiology
4.
Demonstrate competency in research governance, including principals of ethic research and laboratory safety
5.
Develop critical responses to existing theoretical discourses, methodologies or practices and suggest new concepts or approaches

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to Molecular Exercise Physiology and omics Cell signalling Genetics Transcriptomics Proteomics Metabolomics Introduction to R Introduction to MoTrPAC
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide the knowledge and practical skills to contribute to this exciting area of research. It will also provide training in traditional and contemporary protein analysis.
Additional Information:This module provides an introduction to Molecular Exercise Physiology and research using omic techniques

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