301131 (v.2) MT 550 Bioinformatics - Computing
| Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Development of computing skills useful in the field of bioinformatics. Introduction to the Unix operating system and the use of programs in a shell environment with a command line interface. Basic computer programming skills using the Perl language, including an introduction to HTML, CGI programming and BioPerl modules. Introduction to flat-file and relational database systems and development of a simple relational database in MySQL of PostgreSQL. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - developed a competency in the use of the Unix operating system for common tasks related to file management and the use of command line driven programs. Developed the ability to design algorithms to solve biological problems and program them effectively using Perl language. Developed the ability to design and implement a simple web based CGI application using HTML and Perl. Become familiarised with data storage in flat-file and relational databases. Demonstrated the ability to design and implement a simple relational database. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Wang P., (1998), An Introduction to Berkeley Unix, Belmont GA, Wadswoth Inc. Ackermann E., et al, (1994), Using UNIX - Special Edition, Indianapolis, Que Corporation. Sobell M., (1998), A Practical Guide to Linux, Reading MA, Addison-Wesley. Schwartz R.L. and Christansen T., (1997), Learning Perl, 2nd ed., Sebastopol CA, O'Reilly and Associates Inc. Wall L., Christiansen T. and Schwartz R.L., (1996), Programming Perl, 2nd ed., Sebastopol CA, O'Reilly and Associates Inc. Friedl J.E.F., (1998), Mastering Regular Expressions, Sebastopol CA, O'Reilly and Associates Inc. Stein L., (1998) Official Guide to Programming with CGI.pm, NY, John Wiley and Sons Inc. Stein L., (1997) How to Set Up and Maintain A Website, Reading MA, Addison-Wesley. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (2) 50%. Final Examination 25%. Practical Exercises 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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