Overview

Bioinformatics unites the major advances in biology, biochemistry and the biomedical sciences with those in computing, bioinformatics and networking. The unit covers the application of the internet to biomedical sciences; organisation and uses of scientific databases; use of computational methods in genomics and proteomics; fundamentals of molecular modelling; analysis and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Elizabeth Davis

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Anna Roujeinikova
Dr Terry Kwok-Schuelein
Dr Daniel Czech

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Analyse DNA and RNA sequences and predict gene products

2.

Identify conserved features in sequences and structures that define the function of macromolecules

3.

Navigate databases to identify sequences and data on mutations associated with disease.

4.

Construct and analyse sequence alignments, molecular phylogeny and molecular models of proteins and design strategies to assess gene function by reverse genetics.

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Interpret structural and functional effects of mutations and predict/state molecular mechanisms underlying the resulting disease.

6.

Investigate and communicate, verbally and through writing, the applications of bioinformatics to areas of biomedical science including the development of drugs and therapeutics

Assessment

1 - In-semester theory tests
2 - Final exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)
3 - Projects and assignments

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