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Elements of Bioinformatics (BINF90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Dr Chol-Hee Chong
Administrative Coordination
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Chol-Hee Chong
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Students need a reliable personal laptop with wifi internet connection and Firefox or Chrome web browser installed. Should also be capable of installing some freely available bioinformatics software for use in workshops. Min operating systems Mac OS 10.6 or greater, Windows 10. See link below for University tech advice:
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Bioinformatics) Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering - 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