Advanced Bioinformatics - Continuing Professional Development

Program Overview

This advanced bioinformatics module covers topics such as sequence data mapping and alignment, using programming for genomic analysis, and detecting structural and epigenetic changes. Led by experts in the field, the module includes interactive teaching and assessments designed to enhance students' knowledge and skills in genomic data analysis.

Program Outline

You will gain greater understanding of the different approaches to mapping and alignment of sequence data, learn how to use programming and scripting via command line and the Galaxy interface and learn approaches for detection of structural or copy number changes, and for analysis of epigenetic changes.

Assessment:

The module will be assessed via a short software presentation, and an exam made up of multiple-choice questions and a choice of essay. For those taking the module as a stand-alone option, you need only take the assessment if you require the University credits.
• Academics Involved in the Delivery of this Module:
• Module Lead: Professor Jean-Baptiste Cazier (University of Birmingham Chair of Bioinformatics; Director Designate of the Centre for Computational Biology)
• University staff:
• Dr Andrew Beggs
• Dr Mark Slater
• Dr Boris Noyvert

Assessment:

• The module will be assessed via a short software presentation, and an exam made up of multiple-choice questions and a choice of essay.
For those taking the module as a stand-alone option, you need only take the assessment if you require the University credits.

Teaching:

• Teaching delivered one day each week for 5 consecutive weeks.
• Academics Involved in the Delivery of this Module:
• Module Lead: Professor Jean-Baptiste Cazier (University of Birmingham Chair of Bioinformatics; Director Designate of the Centre for Computational Biology)
• University staff:
• Dr Andrew Beggs
• Dr Mark Slater
• Dr Boris Noyvert

Other:

• This module is significantly more demanding than Module 3 (Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genome Analysis) and students are strongly encouraged to discuss their suitability with module staff prior to enrolling.
• Credits: 15 Masters level credits
• This module can be taken as a stand-alone assessed or non-assessed course.
• You should have a good honours degree in a life sciences subject, although we will consider applicants with alternative qualifications and professional experience within the health service or other relevant background.
• You should either take Fundamentals in Human Genetics and Genomics , Omics Techniques and Technologies and their Application to Genomic Medicine and Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genome Analysis first, or be able to show you have equivalent knowledge and understanding to enable you to benefit from this module.