Bioinformatics Case Studies (BINF90004)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • 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: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

  • MC-SCIBIF Students: Completion of at least 50 credit points of Master of Science (Bioinformatics)
  • MC-COMPBIO students: Completion of at least 50 credit points of Master of Computational Biology

AND

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
COMP90059 Introduction to Programming
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

MC-SCIBIF students are recommended to complete the following subject prior to enrolling:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
COMP90059 Introduction to Programming
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Online multiple-choice quiz (6 in total), due every two weeks

Throughout the teaching period20%

Essay in the format of a scientific review

  • 1500 words
Mid semester20%

Oral presentation

  • 6 minutes
Second half of the teaching period20%

Report in the format of a scientific paper

  • 2000 words
End of semester40%
Hurdle requirement: It is a hurdle requirement that students attend at least 4 of the 5 practical classesN/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorNeil Young
    CoordinatorTiffany Kosch
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours35 hours: 14 x 1.2 hour lectures, 5 x 3 hour practical sessions, one x 3 hour presentation session
    Total time commitment140 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Neil Young: nyoung@unimelb.edu.au

    Tiffany Kosch: tiffany.kosch@unimelb.edu.au 

     

Time commitment details

140 hours

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    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: 4 March 2025