Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
BB30091: Data interpretation in molecular & cell biology |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 2 |
| 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: * explain and interpret information on biological phenomena, using quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (text or image) sources; * deduce logical statements and reach sound conclusions from biological data; * discuss the limits of interpretation and be capable of selecting suitable statistical tests. Skills: Learning & studying (T/F/A), Written communication (T/F/A), Numeracy & computation (T/F/A), Data handling & analysis (T/F/A), Problem solving (T/F/A), Working independently (T/F/A). Content: Using examples which illustrate different types of molecular and cellular biological information, the course covers the interpretation of biological data as presented in research publications. The examples are drawn from recent journal articles in the area of molecular and cellular biology. Five separate topics are covered with one workshop and one assessed problem in each area. |