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Elements of Bioinformatics (BINF90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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Bioinformatics is a key research tool in modern agriculture, medicine, and the life sciences in general. It forms a bridge between complex experimental and clinical data and the elucidation of biological knowledge. This subject presents bioinformatics in the context of its role in science, using examples from a variety of fields to illustrate the history, current status, and future directions of bioinformatics research and practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Discuss the multidisciplinary nature of bioinformatics and its role in modern scientific research and clinical practice. The multidisciplinary nature of bioinformatics and its role in modern scientific research and in biological practice
- Name and describe the range of data types used in bioinformatics and how they are generated
- Identify and describe the major software tools / analysis pipelines and their application areas
- Review and critique bioinformatics applications in the research literature
- Select an appropriate technology platform and analysis pipeline for a variety of different applications
- Interpolate the application of bioinformatics tools between different scenarios
Generic skills
- The ability to construct and express logical arguments.
- The capacity to integrate different types of information to generate a unified understanding which can be communicated clearly either verbally or in writing.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay
| From Week 7 to Week 9 | 30% |
Two equally weighted workshop assignments ( 5% each, approx. 2- 3 hours time commitment each assignment)
| Due in weeks 3 - 5 and weeks 8 - 10 | 10% |
Critical Review
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 10% |
Final Examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Chol-Hee Jung Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours = 24 x lectures (two per week), 12 x one-hour workshops (one per week) 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
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering 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: 10 November 2023