Genomics & Bioinformatics (BIOL3004)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences, Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
3 Contact hours
Prerequisite
BIOL2202
Recommended prerequisite
BIOC2000
Assessment methods
Assignment, computer practicals and end-of-semester examination
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
This course will provide a practical introduction to genomics and bioinformatics. The course will cover next-generation sequencing, biological databases, sequence alignment, similarity searches, genome browsers, molecular evolution, human disease genetics and proteomics. In the first half of the course students will undertake computer-based practical modules that will provide hands-on experience with the latest on-line genomics and bioinformatics tools. Subsequently, students will choose an elective practical module provides advanced training in bioinformatics applications in various discipline area. This course is designed to enable biological sciences students without a solid background in computing to gain an understanding of the important concepts underlying bioinformatics together with a thorough grounding in the use of standard computational techniques to analyse biological sequence data.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |