Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | Software Techniques and Modelling | ||
| Code | PHYS866 | ||
| Coordinator |
Prof AFG Taktak Physics Afgt@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 10 |
Aims |
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The aim is to give the students a detailed knowledge of various software techniques that are used in conjunction with the solution of biological problems. They will gain the basic knowledge through lectures and seminars. A further aim is to give the student experience of using a range of software to explore clinical scenarios. This will be carried out in practical sessions and the results discussed in groups |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Have a detailed knowledge of software that is used for modelling bioinformatics data. |
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| Summarise and present results from complex bespoke software for clinical scenarioes in written form | |
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The demonstration of the use of software packages to solve a clinical problem as part of an oral presentation |
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Syllabus |
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Software techniques · Neural networks and their applications · Artificial intelligence and expert systems · Image processing software · Genetic algorithms
Modelling biological systems · Analysis of DNA, protein, biological diversity and molecular interaction data · Use of bioinformatics and systems biology databases · Data sources and data synthesis. · Monte-Carlo modelling |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures - Lectures and seminars covering the content |
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Group-work - Group discussion to determine potential solutions to clinical problems |
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Laboratory Work - Computer based lab work using software packages |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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10 Computer based lab work using software packages |
10 Lectures and seminars covering the content 10 Group discussion to determine potential solutions to clinical problems |
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| Private Study | 70 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 100 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| Coursework | 2000 words | May Semester 2 | 70 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Modelling Applications Assignment |
| Practical Assessment | 20 minutes | June of Semester 2 given as 1 | 30 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Software Development Presentation Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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