Module: Introduction to Computational Biology

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Introduction to Computational Biology
Module Code	BE115 (ITS) / CSC1000 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Emma Finlay
Module Teachers	Denise Harold, Linda Holland, Paul Cahill
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a UNIX environment and scripting.

Learning Outcomes

1. Combine commands using the pipe character and save combinations of commands as scripts
2. Understand the use of variables in storing data
3. Learn how to control the flow of a script using conditional statements and loops
4. Write scripts that receive input and generate output from/to files and/or the keyboard
5. Understand the use of regular expressions and string manipulations in processing text
6. Use several languages (such as sed, awk and perl) to analyse and manipulate biological data

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Directed learning	36	No Description
Independent Study	53	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

An introduction to the Unix environment and the use of scripting to analyse biological data.
Manipulation of files and directories. Input and production of data from files and keyboard. Use of regular expressions and text manipulation. Decisions/ Flow Control. Use of variables, arrays and hashes.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	15%	n/a
Assignment	n/a	20%	n/a
Assignment	n/a	25%	n/a
Assignment	n/a	25%	n/a
Assignment	n/a	15%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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