GNA5900 Genomics research project and thesis
Faculty of Science
GNA5900 Genomics research project and thesis is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before GNA5900
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After GNA5900
No unit lists GNA5900 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
CO-REQUISITE: Must be enrolled in Master of Genome Analytics or Graduate Diploma of Genome Analytics (or with permission from the unit coordinator).
Overview
This unit is the research project component of the Master of Genome Analytics. This Masters course provides training in the analysis of genomic data sets. You will undertake a supervised research project involving research of a publishable standard which forms the basis of a thesis presented at the end of the project period. In this unit you will present seminars on your research and you will be trained in advanced bioinformatics analysis of complex biological data sets.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Research proposalOther-
- Literature reviewOther10%
- Research reportReport20%
- Thesis70%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply appropriate bioinformatic tools to analyse complex data sets;
- 2
Critically review the scientific literature in the application of genomics in biomedical research;
- 3
Employ critical and creative thinking to analyse scientific data;
- 4
Critically evaluate and interpret data from a research project using appropriate statistical analyses and develop appropriate interpretations;
- 5
Effectively communicate research outcomes in verbal and written form using appropriate tools to a scientific audience.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
An average of 48 hour per week including laboratory work, data analysis work, reading of relevant scientific literature and preparation for assessments.
You will be engaged in research project designed and data analysis in collaboration with your host laboratory.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
References to relevant training materials in the scientific literature and Moodle lessons to introduce concepts and develop skills.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Peter Boag
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Peter Boag
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for GNA5900?
GNA5900 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is GNA5900 offered?
In 2023, GNA5900 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does GNA5900 have an exam?
No. GNA5900 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.