Computing for Life Sciences (C7147)
Computing for Life Sciences
Module C7147
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module will give students the basic skills of computer coding in modern structured languages, and enable them to apply these skills to develop computer programmes that perform computations and analyses of direct relevance to modern Life Sciences research.
Module learning outcomes
Understand the computational representation, storage, manipulation, and transfer of different types of data and how to apply this within a computer programming language.
Understand logical flow and structured programming and how to apply this within a computer programming language.
Devise an algorithm to solve a defined problem and implement this as a functioning computer programme using the understanding obtained in LO1 and LO2.
Attain a working proficiency in a structured computer language such as Perl, Java, Python, C++, C# or R
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | PS2 Week 1 | 70.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | T2 Week 5 | 15.00% |
| Software Exercise | T2 Week 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00001111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11110000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Andre Maia Chagas
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Laurence Pearl
Assess convenor, Convenor
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