Module Identifier BSM4720  
Module Title COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY  
Academic Year 2002/2003  
Co-ordinator Dr Michael K Winson  
Semester Semester 2  
Course delivery Lecture   36 Hours  
  Practical   8 x 3 hours; 4 x 6 hours  
Assessment Semester Exam     60%  
  Semester Assessment   Essay:   20%  
  Semester Assessment   Seminar Presentation:   20%  
  Supplementary Assessment   Extended essay 40%; Theory examination 60%    

Brief description

This module aims to provide a core understanding of the techniques used in computational molecular biology. This is achieved through a detailed study of the theoretical basis and practical implementation of sequence analysis, molecular visualisation and molecular modelling.