Bioinformatics

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Explain how DNA sequencing is carried out
• Describe the main principles behind sequence similarity searches and sequence alignments.
• Conduct a bioinformatics analysis with example data and interpret the findings.
• Recognise the important role of bioinformatics in modern 'Omics' technologies.
• Explain how sequencing techniques have developed over the years, and give some applications.

The module includes an introduction to bioinformatics and its role in modern 'Omics' technologies; developments in DNA sequencing technologies; bioinformatic analyses of DNA; sequence alignment and biological databases.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, independent study and involvement in a module assignment on bioinformatics.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.