Bioinformatics
Subject POPH90124 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
| Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Distance Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: None Total Time Commitment: 8-12 hours total study time per week | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: |
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| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | None |
Coordinator
Prof John CarlinContact
Professor Graham Wood, Macquarie University
Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia
Email: bca@ctc.usyd.edu.au
Website: www.bca.edu.au
OR
Academic Programs Office
Melbourne School of Population Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 9339
Fax: +61 3 8344 0824
Email: sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au
| Subject Overview: | Bioinformatics addresses problems related to the storage, retrieval and analysis of information about biological structure. This unit will provide a broad-ranging study of this application of quantitative methods in biology. Content will include: biology basics; population genetics; web-based tools, data sources and data retrieval; the analysis of single and multiple DNA or protein sequences; Hidden Markov Models and their applications; evolutionary models; phylogenetic trees; analysis of microarrays; functional genomics; use of R in bioinformatics applications. |
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| Objectives: |
To provide an introduction to the field of bioinformatics from a statistical point of view. This will include an understanding of the basic concepts of molecular biology. |
| Assessment: |
Assignments 60% (three written assignments, each worth 20%, approx 6 hrs each) to be submitted during semester. Final at-home examination 40% (approx 12 hrs). |
| Prescribed Texts: |
Durbin R, Eddy S, Krogh A, Mitchison G. Biological Sequence Analysis: Probabilistic Modes of proteins and nucleic acids. Cambridge University Press, 1998. (ISBN 978-0521629713)
Special Computer Requirements: Stata statistical software and Excel (or equivalent) Resources Provided to Students: Printed course notes and assignment material will be provided to students via post. |
| Recommended Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | On completion students should have developed independent problem solving, facility with abstract reasoning, clarity of written expression, sound communication of technical concepts.
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| Links to further information: | http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au |
| Notes: |
This subject is not available in the Master of Public Health. |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Biostatistics Postgraduate Certificate in Biostatistics Postgraduate Diploma in Biostatistics |
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