Programming for Life Sciences (C7147)
Programming for Life Sciences
Module C7147
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module is designed to develop your skills in computer coding in a modern computer language and enable you to apply these skills to write code to analyse and manipulate Life Sciences research data. It does not require previous knowledge in Python.
The module includes lectures on key concepts in computer science. It provides a detailed introduction to Python (a computer language widely used in research), along with hands-on workshops where you will develop coding skills by writing interactive computer programs.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of how computers process information and different types of programming languages.
Analyse the use of logical flow, structure, and libraries within code and their applications within the Python computer programming language.
Apply programming skills to produce working, structured code that implements an algorithm used in contemporary research for processing biological data
Demonstrate understanding of best open research/open science coding practices (including commenting code and documentation)
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 7 | 15.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 70.00% |
| Test | T1 Week 5 (1 hour) | 15.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 01111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Doran Amos
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Helfrid Hochegger
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