BMS2062

Introduction to bioinformatics (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Associate Professor Phillip Bird

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: This subject is an introduction to the principles of bioinformatics and the pivotal role that informatics plays in the biomedical sciences. On completion of the subject the students will have a basic understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of information technology and its wider application to the medical sciences. The students will develop an understanding of the principles of database searching, using search engines, sequence alignments, molecular phylogeny, molecular modelling, protein structure and analysis and medical imaging. The student will also develop their communication and presentation skills and understand the involvement of information technology in the biomedical sciences

Assessment: Written examination: 40% + Projects and assignments: 60%

Contact Hours: 2 Lectures per week, 1 three hour practical session per week.