Science Informatics in Practice (SINF30008)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2018

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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