MATH2307 Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Department of Maths |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Mathematics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course begins with a detailed discussion of sequence alignment algorithms that are critical for assessing the relatedness of DNA, RNA and amino acid sequences. We then proceed to studying Markov chains and hidden Markov models as important examples of biological models for such sequences. The main algorithms and several applications will be explained. Finally, a broad range of examples of applications of mathematics in biology, both at the molecular and macroscopic level, will be given. These may include current research being done at the ANU. The course is accompanied by computer lab sessions where we explore, in particular, major biological databases and sequence similarity search. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Understand basic models for the evolution of biological sequences.2. Understand and apply basic probabilistic concepts such as probability spaces, conditional probability, Markov chains, and stationary distributions. 3. Understand the main principles of mathematical modelling in biology. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload |
36 lectures and ten tutorials |
| Areas of Interest | Mathematics |
| Requisite Statement |
12 units of Group A courses in Mathematics, including MATH1014 or MATH1116. |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | Conrad Burden |
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