Literature Project in Bioinformatics
5 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1MB782
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1MB782
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Bioinformatics A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 11 May 2010
- Responsible department
- Biology Education Centre
Entry requirements
Bachelor ' s degree and 1MB700 Bioinformatics - starting course.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Show deep theoretical knowledge within a sub-field of bioinformatics, chosen by the student
- Search, evaluate and compile relevant literature within the chosen field of research and development
- Critically evaluate different methods and theories in relation to the chosen subject, problem and source
- Formulate personal conclusions based on a synthesis of obtained data
- In good English and according to instructions, compile the chosen, relevant literature in a report with references
- Where relevant, present data in the form of tables and figures
- Describe the differences between reviews, citations and plagiarism
Content
Literature searches in the library and in databases on the Internet. Interviews with researchers and teachers. Production of a written report.
Instruction
Independent work supervised by the course coordinator.
Assessment
Written report designed according to instructions.