Introduction to Bioinformatics - deadline reminder

This is a reminder for those people considering taking our online
course, which begins again in March 2009.

The application deadline is 13 February. However, it is advisable to
apply before the deadline to allow time for any questions in processing
your application.

I have included the course outline below; the full details are on our
website
([Only registered users see links. ]). If
you have any questions, or need advice on the module options, please
contact [Only registered users see links. ]


Week 1 Introduction to distance learning
Bioinformatics as a knowledge-based discipline

Weeks 2 and 3 Introduction to the sequence databases
Quality, redundancy and annotation
Sequence retrieval exercise and group discussion

Weeks 4 and 5 Nucleic acid sequence analysis

Weeks 6 and 7 Independent research and assessment

Weeks 8 and 9 Sequence alignment and database search
1. use of BLAST and FASTA, choosing suitable options;
2. interpretation of the results.

Weeks 10 and 11 Protein function prediction.

Weeks 12 and 13 Protein structure prediction
Practical exercise and group discussion

Weeks 14 to 16 Independent research and work on the second assessment