cse5bio bioinformatics technologies
BIOINFORMATICS TECHNOLOGIES
CSE5BIO
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces Bioinformatics Technologies; it involves complex biological analysis, the application of information technology principles, and the integration of diverse biological content through different information technologies. On completing this subject student will be able to understand bioinformatics technologies such as microarrays, statistical methods and data mining; understand how bioinformatics technologies can be applied to RNA and protein structure and folding problems, molecular interactions, genetics and metabolic pathways.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPhoebe Chen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse data using a fundamental set of bioinformatic technology approaches.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Assignments 1 & 2.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
02. Assess relevant bioinformatic technologies wich are applied to specific tasks.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Assignment 1 and 2, practical evaluation and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Explain and Interpret the results generated by bioinformatic technologies to a high standard.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Assignment 1 and 2, practical evaluation and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Communicate the results of data analysis effectively in the Bioinformatics Technologies topic.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Tutorials, Assignment 1 and 2, practical evaluation and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhoebe Chen
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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one 3-hour examination | Hurdle requirement: In order to pass the unit, students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the overall non-examination components. | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |
practical/tutorial participation and contribution to tutorial tasks | 10 | 02 | |
two assignments equivalent to 1200 words each | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |