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13371 (v.2) MT 530 - Bioinformatics


 

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Bioinformatics is a relatively new, rapidly growing, and exciting discipline which essentially uses a combination of computer technology and biochemical knowledge to collect, store, retrieve, analyse, and model biological data. This unit investigates DNA, RNA, and protein sequence data using Internet computer programs and on-line databases.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Access and complete molecular sequence data. Align multiple DNA and peptide sequences. Construct and interpret phylogenetic trees and their statistical significance.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments (2) 50%. Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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