Overview
This module concerns the nature of biological data and how it is stored and made publicly accessible. Major public databases and software libraries in the bioinformatics domain will be introduced. These will include DNA sequence and protein sequence databases, as well as genome and micro-array databases. The student will be introduced to UNIX and LINUX for bioinformatics as well as PERL and BIOPERL. The course is taught predominantly by practicing bioinformaticians at the John Innes Centre.
Teaching Approach
Total Hours: 15
Lectures: 12 hours
- DNA sequence databases
- Genome databases
- Protein databases
- Protein Structure and Associated Databases
- Microarray databases
- Biological databases practical
- Biopathways
- Ontologies
- Distributed systems
- UNIX and LINUX for bioinformatics
- Introduction to Perl and BioPerl
Workshops: 0 hours
Laboratory Work: 3 hours
Method Of Assessment
Coursework 100%; one piece of coursework
Conventions And Standards
Submission
Written coursework should be submitted by following the standard CMP practice. Students are advised to refer to the Guidelines and Hints on Written Work in CMP.
Deadlines
Coursework should be submitted before 23:59 on the deadline day. Paper copies can be submitted via the Hub drop boxes up to 22.00 in the LTS Hub, and there will be a ‘late box’ in the Library for submissions between 22.00 and midnight.
If coursework is handed in after the deadline day or an agreed extension:
| Work submitted |
Marks deducted |
| On the day following the due date |
10 marks |
| On either the 2nd or 3rd day after the due date |
20 marks |
| On the 4th day after the due date and before the 20th day after the due date |
All the marks the work merits if submitted on time (ie no marks awarded) |
| After 20 working days |
Work will not be marked and a mark of zero will be entered |
All extension requests will be managed through the LTS Hub. A request for an extension to a deadline for the submission of work for assessment should be submitted by the student to the appropriate Learning and Teaching Service Hub, prior to the deadline, on a University Extension Request Form accompanied by appropriate evidence. Extension requests will be considered by the appropriate Learning and Teaching Service Manager in those instances where (a) acceptable extenuating circumstances exist and (b) the request is submitted before the deadline. All other cases will be considered by a Coursework Coordinator in CMP.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the copying or close paraphrasing of published or unpublished work, including the work of another student; without due acknowledgement. Plagiarism is regarded a serious offence by the University, and all cases will be investigated. Possible consequences of plagiarism include deduction of marks anddisciplinary action, as detailed by UEA's Policy on Plagiarism and Collusion.
