University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

Generic structured PhD module for students registered for PhD degrees in Statistics and Bioinformatics.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Develop software pipelines and/or R scripts for data preprocessing
  2. Write code to perform analysis in bioinformatics or statistics, typically as part of a collaboration with clinicians or scientists
  3. Select appropriate software environments
  4. Debug and validate code
  5. Make use of graphical engines and/or mark-up tools for data presentation and reporting
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module MA5109: "Statistical/Bioinformatics computing" and is valid from 2016 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.