301131 (v.2) MT 550 Bioinformatics - Computing


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Supplemental

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
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