Genomics & Bioinformatics (BIOL3004)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences, Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
3 Contact hours
Prerequisite
BIOL2202 or BIOL2902 or SCIE2100
Recommended prerequisite
BIOC2000
Assessment methods
Assignment, computer practicals and end-of-semester examination
Course enquiries
Dr Marina Fortes
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
BIOL3004 will not be offered after 2020 and will be replaced with BIOL3303 — Genomics from 2021 onwards.
This course will provide a practical introduction to genomics and bioinformatics. Topics include next-generation sequencing, biological databases, sequence alignment, similarity searches, genome browsers, molecular evolution, human disease genetics and proteomics. No previous computing experience is expected. Students will undertake computer-based practical modules throughout the course that provide hands-on experience with established bioinformatics tools and approaches. This course will provide students with an understanding of the key concepts that underpin bioinformatics and genomics approaches and a thorough grounding in the practical application of computational tools for biological sequence analysis.
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 |