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TRM5006 Clinical and translational bioinformatics

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

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TRM5006 Clinical and translational bioinformatics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Alfred Hospital
Assessment
Exam 30%
and 3 other tasks

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before TRM5006

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After TRM5006

No unit lists TRM5006 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.

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Overview

In this unit, you will develop and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of bioinformatics, and its use in conjunction with genomics, for application in translational research methodology. Discipline-specific topics will include bioinformatics, statistics and experimental design.
 
Developing a fundamental understanding of bioinformatics will provide you with a contextual basis to identify and evaluate the appropriate bioinformatic tools to apply within the disciplines of microbiology, oncology, immunology, haematology, neuroscience and metabolism.
 
Integrating knowledge of biological systems and diseases will enable you to apply bioinformatic methodologies utilising publicly accessible databases, identify biomarkers associated with disease to interpret patient outcomes, and evaluate the translation of bioinformatic data findings into clinical practice.
 
This unit will consist of online specialist lectures delivered by researchers and clinicians actively working in the bioinformatics discipline and eLearning resources. You will review and evaluate methodological and scientific literature in bioinformatics and disease with a focus on clinical and translational medicine perspectives, and present this information in written form, via oral presentation and in the practical application of bioinformatic methodologies.
 
This unit will provide you with an in-depth clinical and translational research knowledge base to generate cutting-edge research questions, and to develop the ability to undertake inquiry-based research.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterAlfred HospitalFlexible

Assessment

  • Database exploration exercise (1,200 words) (20%)Assignment
    20%
  • Journal club style presentation (10 min presentation with 10 min question time, face-to-face) (20%)Presentation
    20%
  • Coding and visualisation project with research methods essay (1,800 words) (30%) (Hurdle)Mixed modeThreshold hurdle
    30%
  • Written exam (30%) (Hurdle)ExamThreshold hurdle
    30%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Apply knowledge of bioinformatics data exploration and storage using public and private databases.

  2. 2

    Justify the application of bioinformatic research methodologies to visualise translational bioinformatics data.

  3. 3

    Analyse, interpret and appraise bioinformatics research data by applying appropriate bioinformatic research methodologies in translational and clinical research.

  4. 4

    Critically appraise the key concepts and conclusions from translational bioinformatics research literature.

  5. 5

    Communicate and explain the key concepts and conclusions from translational bioinformatics research literature.

  6. 6

    Apply the principles of ethics and privacy to all bioinformatics data analysis and reporting.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures23 hours

12 hours study per week distributed as: • Teacher-directed learning delivered online lectures, discussion groups, and pre and post-learning modules (6 hours per week) • Self-directed learning including private study, reading published studies, reference material, and textbooks (6 hours per week)

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Alison Anderson
Unit Coordinators
Alison Anderson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for TRM5006?

TRM5006 has no prerequisites.

When is TRM5006 offered?

In 2023, TRM5006 runs in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital.

Does TRM5006 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Translational Medicine
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 3
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
2021202220232024202520262027