Biological research techniques are changing rapidly, and each year, we learn about new ways of collecting biological data, including genomic, phenotypic, ecological and environmental data. New data often require new methods of analysis, or novel applications of existing techniques. At the same time, novel mathematical models and theories are required to explain emerging patterns in biological data such as SARS-COV2 causing COVID-19. Students will learn the latest methods, models and theories for organising, analysing and interpreting biological data with a focus on SARS-COV2 in Australia and globally.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify analyses appropriate for different types of data, and explain their theoretical foundations.
- Describe, present, and critically evaluate analytical methods, models and theories used in published research, and identify, where relevant, more appropriate alternatives.
- Apply and extend analytical methods, models and theories to biological datasets.
Other Information
Please email rsb.studentadmin@anu.edu.au to request a permission code to enrol in this course
Indicative Assessment
- Written assignment and summaries (40) [LO 1]
- Class participation and journal club presentation (20) [LO 2]
- Projects (40) [LO 3]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Classroom component which may consist of 2 hours of lecture style learning and 1 hour of weekly graduate seminar (total to approx. 36 hours).
- Approximately 94 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks.
Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Biology Teaching and Learning Centre to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Nil
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $6180 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5845 | 24 Jul 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 27 Oct 2023 | In Person | N/A |
