Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
BB40111 Data interpretation in molecular & cell biology |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Academic Year |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide experience of the interpretation of molecular and cellular biological data. 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. 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. |