Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
BB40111: Data interpretation in molecular & cell biology |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Academic Year |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: To provide experience of the interpretation of molecular and cellular biological data. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * interpret and represent information on biological phenomena, using quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (text or image) sources; * make logical statements and reach sound conclusions from biological data; * summarise data and interpretations presented in published articles. Skills: Learning and studying T/F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Numeracy & computation T/F/A, Problem solving T/F, Working independently T/F, Career preparation T/F. Content: The course comprises a series of 8 assignments and problems. Using examples which illustrate different types of molecular and cellular biological information, the course covers the interpretation of gels and autoradiographs, data transformation, graphical presentation, interpretation of trends and summarising information. |