Bioinformatics (11735.1)

This unit is focussed on developing a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methods that underlie bioinformatics, focussing on application of computational methods in handling big data, and scientific databases in genomics and proteomics. Major topics include genomics, proteomics, systems biology, medical informatics and the ethical implications of the use of emerging technologies. Using computational techniques for the analysis of biological sequence data, students will explore a number of global challenges that face modern medical science.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Appraise how genes and proteins can be analysed using computing resources;
2. Apply knowledge of gene/protein structure-function relationships and incorporate statistical methodology to analyse big data;
3. Evaluate the impact of bioinformatics and emerging technologies pertinent to medical science approaches to characterising genomes and proteomes; and
4. Demonstrate competency in using a variety of online databases to critically appraise DNA, RNA, and protein sequence information.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

11723 Data Analysis Skills for Science

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.