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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2007/08


BB30091 Data interpretation in molecular & cell biology

Credits: 6
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW 100%
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Aims: To provide experience of the interpretation of molecular and cellular biological data. 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.
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.