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Statistics for Bioinformatics (BINF90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Bioinformatics involves the analysis of biological data and randomness is inherent in both the biological processes themselves and the sampling mechanisms by which they are observed. This subject first introduces stochastic processes and their applications in Bioinformatics, including evolutionary models. It then considers the application of classical statistical methods including estimation, hypothesis testing, model selection, multiple comparisons, and multivariate statistical techniques in Bioinformatics.
Intended learning outcomes
At the conclusion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand some of the common stochastic models encountered in Bioinformatics;
- apply a variety of statistical techniques to problems arising in Bioinformatics.
Generic skills
- Problem-solving skills including engaging with unfamiliar problems and identifying relevant strategies;
- Analytical skills - the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of an analysis; Through interaction
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20005 | Statistics |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
MAST90058 | Elements of Statistics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Or equivalent
Corequisites
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written assignments (two assignments worth 20% each, due mid and late in semester)
| During the teaching period | 40% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Allan Motyer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
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This subject contributes to the following:
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: 31 January 2024