Bioinformatics

Subject POPH90124 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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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Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: None

Coordinator

Prof John Carlin

Contact

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.
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.

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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