Bioinformatics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE4030 | Life Sciences | 4 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LIFE4030
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
A series of seminars and computer practical classes providing an introduction to bioinformatic techniques commonly used in medically related research including database interrogation, homologue identification, multiple sequence alignment, genomic data and protein structure analysis. At the end of the module students will present a poster exploring a particular protein or pathway of disease or immunological relevance using a range of bioinformatic techniques.
Target Students
Compulsory for all MSc Immunology and Immunotherapeutics (U7PIMIMT) and MSc Molecular Genetics and Diagnostics (U7PMOLGD) students.
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc.
Assessment
- 100% Presentation 1: Poster and associated Presentation.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To gain a broad overview of the field and introduce key concepts; gain a working knowledge of some common biological databases; become competent in the use of some common bioinformatics tools, both web-based and stand-alone, and in interpreting their output; able to independently analyse and present biological data.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
- utilise on-line resources for probing/analysing biological data.
- establish technical skills required for immunology research.
Intellectual skills:
- apply the skills needed for scientific study and enquiry.
- critically evaluate research work and experimental design.
- utilise problem solving skills.
- assemble information from diverse sources in order to obtain a coherent understanding of scientific concepts.
Professional/practical skills:
- articulate knowledge and understanding of the use of on-line resources for academic analysis.
- analyse and interpret data.
Transferable/key skills:
- manage time effectively.
- retrieve information from a variety of sources.
- utilise problem-solving skills.
- acquire IT skills.