University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This module will provide practical hands-on training in statistical or bioinformatics consulting to PhD students. Through working on a clinical or basic science dataset students will gain experience of collaboration, which is a key skill for PhD graduates from disciplines such as Statistics and Bioinformatics.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Engage in successful collaboration with clinical or biological researchers
  2. Write accurate report ideally using code-embedded mark-up language (e.g. Sweave)
  3. Describe the key statistical aspects of the problem under study
  4. Select appropriate bioinformatics algorithms and/or statistical methods
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module MA5110: "Statistical/Bioinformatics consulting" and is valid from 2016 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.