UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
24
Offered in 2024
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2024 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 2024 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 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Research proposalOther
    -
  • Literature reviewOther
    10%
  • Research reportReport
    20%
  • Thesis
    70%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply appropriate bioinformatic tools to analyse complex data sets;

  2. 2

    Critically review the scientific literature in the application of genomics in biomedical research;

  3. 3

    Employ critical and creative thinking to analyse scientific data;

  4. 4

    Critically evaluate and interpret data from a research project using appropriate statistical analyses and develop appropriate interpretations;

  5. 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

Unit Coordinators
Dr Peter Boag
Chief Examiners
Dr Peter Boag

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for GNA5900?

GNA5900 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is GNA5900 offered?

In 2024, GNA5900 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

Does GNA5900 have an exam?

No. GNA5900 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
24
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Biological Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.500
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20232024202520262027