GNA5012 Applied bioinformatics
Faculty of Science
GNA5012 Applied bioinformatics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before GNA5012
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After GNA5012
1 unit list GNA5012 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: GNA5022
COREQUISITE: Must be enrolled in Master of Genome Analytics, Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics, Graduate Certificate of Genome Analytics or with permission from the unit coordinator.
Overview
With advancements in high-throughput data generation technologies, we are now able to generate incredible volumes of data from genome-scale experiments. Biologists need to work with this large volume of data in various digital forms to extract biological knowledge from it.
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that deals with processing, analysis, and management of biological information using computer science and information technologies.
This unit will assist you to develop essential bioinformatics skills and focuses on the practical use of bioinformatics methods and resources for the analysis of nucleotide and protein sequences, as well as results from omics studies, with emphasis on their evolutionary underpinnings and statistical foundations. You will explore the basic concepts underlying bioinformatics algorithms for assembly, alignment and pattern finding. You will gain experience in working with data from –omics studies, and learn data type-specific methods to perform gene/protein expression analysis, clustering, network analysis, and data visualisation.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical work, assignments and quizzesDemonstration50%
- Independent applied case studyWritten50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate current techniques to generate genomic data and apply standard workflows to analyse them;
- 2
Investigate gene set enrichment, network analysis and data visualisation protocols;
- 3
Evaluate quality and diagnose issues with raw sequencing data and assembled genomes;
- 4
Perform basic computer programming with case studies involving DNA pattern finding;
- 5
Identify both small and large-scale genomic variants;
- 6
Demonstrate team work, scientific communication and peer to peer learning and feedback.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories48 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Two hours of online teaching/material (pre-recorded lectures/lessons);
- Four hours of computer lab practical or equivalent and
- Seven hours of independent study per week
The online and activity learning will involve problem-based learning, where you must apply your knowledge to new problems.
You will be presented with case-studies that require bioinformatics techniques to be applied. These techniques will first be taught through lecture material and computer laboratories and then you will apply these techniques to the case you are provided for your independent applied case study assessment.
During computer laboratories, you will be involved in active learning activities, applying the unit content to scenarios.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
References to relevant training materials and Moodle lessons to introduce concepts and develop skills.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Richard Burke
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Matt McGee
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for GNA5012?
GNA5012 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after GNA5012?
GNA5012 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including GNA5930.
When is GNA5012 offered?
In 2027, GNA5012 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does GNA5012 have an exam?
No. GNA5012 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.