In this subject students will be introduced to the ever expanding field of bioinformatics. Students will learn how to locate, use and apply commonly available bioinformatics software programs to address biological problems. Students will also be introduced to molecular modelling software used to solve biological problems. This unit requires no … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject students will be introduced to the ever expanding field of bioinformatics. Students will learn how to locate, use and apply commonly available bioinformatics software programs to address biological problems. Students will also be introduced to molecular modelling software used to solve biological problems. This unit requires no prior experience in bioinformatics
Portfolio
Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)
School
Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Subject coordinator
Suresh Mathivanan
Subject type
Postgraduate
Year level
Year Level 5 - Masters
AQF level
Level 9 - Masters Degree
Available as elective
No
Available to study abroad / exchange students
Yes
Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
No
Academic progress review - Schedule A subject
No
Subject instances
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Understanding Bioinformatics
Title:Understanding Bioinformatics
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Zvelebil, M and Baum, J.O.
Publisher:GARLAND SCIENCE
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Use advanced bioinformatics techniques, including database searching, alignments, pattern analysis and predictive study to solve scientific problems. Acquire the ability to assess whether the application of advanced tools and scientific approaches are appropriate for a particular scientific problem in the field of Bioinformatics.
2.
Navigate and be familiar with various free web-based bioinformatics programs. Critically analyse and solve scientific problems in the field of Bioinformatics.
3.
Recognise critical issues and limitations in the current bioinformatics field and tools. Apply precise terminology and concepts to describe bioinformatics.
4.
Apply biostatistics to solve bioinformatic problems.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: SMBB, SMBT, SMBM, SGBB, SMNT, SZHSN, SZHSMN, SZHSNT or SMDS All other students require coordinator approval
