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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Bioinformatics | |||
Reference | PL3145 | Version | 1 |
Created | October 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
Approved | June 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To give students studying Applied Biosciences a comprehensive understanding of the principles of bioinformatics and biological databases. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Explain the various techniques available to study genomes, genes and gene products. |
2 | Discuss basic bioinformatics techniques for analysis of sequence data. |
3 | Analyse sequence data and show the relationship between sequences. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Background to bioinformatics; Databases; BLAST searches; Alignments; Phylogenetic analysis; Genome biology; Computer languages; -omics analysis; Bioinformatical statistics |
Module Delivery |
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A combined approach utilising formal lectures and computer workshops. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 34 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 116 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
Description: | Closed book online examination with restricted access to relevant specified databases |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
Component 1 (EX1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
F | F |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 2 of the course or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | LESK A.M. 2020. Bioinformatics. 1st Edition. OUP. |
2 | HODGMAN C., FRENCH A., and WESTHEAD D. 2009. BIOS Instant Notes: Bioinformatics. 2nd Edition. Taylor & Francis. |