cse5abc advanced bio computing
ADVANCED BIO-COMPUTING
CSE5ABC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces biocomputing techniques, including the use of computational tools for biological information retrieval, sequence alignment, promoter region recognition and regulatory elements discovery in DNA sequences. Through study of this subject, students will be able to understand the goals and research methodologies for bioinformatics. Fundamentals of programming with Perl and Matlab for manipulating sequences, and automating BLAST queries will be covered. Modelling, filtering and location prediction of transcription factor binding sites will be addressed.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJustin Wang
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. Extract and analyse data using computational tools.
- Activities:
- 1. Lecture materials, lab questions, assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Assess relevant bioinformatics technologies and computational tools which are most appropriate to be applied to specific tasks.
- Activities:
- 2. Lecture materials, lab questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Explain and interpret the results generated by computational tools.
- Activities:
- 3. Lecture materials, ethics lab, assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Communicate the results of data analysis effectively.
- Activities:
- 4. Assignment and oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
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