This module will put student in real-life situation of a bioinformatics project with practical problem to solve proposed by an academic member of UoB. They will have to find the relevant literature, and apply the relevant analytical methods to generate new information that will be presented in a written report and orally
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Present in written and oral form their topic background, approach, analysis, results and conclusions
Perform a bioinformatics analysis and/or development for the project
A conceptual understanding of Computing, Algorithmic and Programming that enables the student to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, propose new methods
Demonstrate self direction and originality in tackling and solving problems to perform the appropriate Modelling and Optimization
The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility, decision making in complex and unpredictable situations, and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
Project proposal (5%) - Report in Scientific article style words (up to 6000 words) (45%) - Individual Presentation no longer than 10 minutes (50%) - Every student is required submit the presentation and this will be followed by a Q&A
Reassessment:Resubmit only components that students have failed.
