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Science Informatics in Practice (SINF30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This capstone subject will allow students to put into practice the skills learnt in the Science Informatics major.
Students will work in teams to apply their skills to real world informatics problems. Particular examples might include web-based collaboration portals; clinical research database development; information architecture analyses; genetic database integration. This subject will also investigate professional issues in informatics and develop project management skills.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Confidently approach informatics problems and design effective solutions and
- Implement a complex web-based application
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- The ability to analyse and solve problems involving large amounts of real world data
- The ability to synthesise information and communicate results effectively
- The ability to work effectively as a member of a project ream
- The capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection and
- The ability to plan and manage time
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Both of the following:
SINF30007 SINF20006
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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INFO30005 | Web Information Technologies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students may not gain credit for both this subject and any of the following:
INFO30003 ISYS30006
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1 hour individual test during the lecture in the final week of semester (20%)
- Group submission of approximately 40 pages of documentation submitted in several parts throughout the semester (70%)
- And a 20 minute oral presentation in week 11 of the semester (10%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised
Recommended texts and other resources
To be advised
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (new degree).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022