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Bioinformatics Case Studies (BINF90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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Bioinformatics is a diverse discipline that draws on a range of technical areas and is applied to a range of biological problems. In this subject a series of case studies is used to illustrate the application of bioinformatics to biological,agricultural, and medical problems. These case studies will be directly based on current practical research and taught by the researchers.
Intended learning outcomes
- An understanding of and experience in applying bioinformatics tools to real problems in biology and medicine.
- A unique opportunity to learn from laboratory heads that use bioinformatics to address a broad range of research aims.
- Develop oral communication skills to explain complex computational theories to a broad scientific audience.
- Develop written communication skills to explain complex computational theories to a broad scientific audience.
- Develop bioinformatics skills to analyse, interpret and describe biological data.
Generic skills
- Analysing a problem to understand what data and analysis is needed to solve the problem
- Analytical skills – the ability to construct and express a logical argument and to work in abstract or general terms
- Communication skills in presenting results and arguments to peers
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of first year of the M.Sc.(Bioinformatics) Research Training stream.
Corequisites
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the bioinformatics stream of the MSc.
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Online multiple-choice quiz (6 in total), due every two weeks throughout the semester (20%)
- Essay (1500 words) in the format of a scientific review, due mid-semester (20%);
- Oral presentation (6 minutes), due in the second half of semester (20%);
- Report (2000 words) in the format of a scientific paper, due at the end of semester (40%);
It is a hurdle requirement that students attend at least 4 of the 5 practical classes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Neil Young Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 35 hours: 14 x 1.2 hour lectures, 5 x 3 hour practical sessions, one x 3 hour presentation session Total time commitment 140 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
140 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
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Type Name Course Master of Science (Bioinformatics) - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022