Micro-Credential in Bioinformatics
Programme Overview
Bioinformatics involves the development and application of computational methods in biology, biotechnology and medicine, taking advantage of rapidly expanding databases. The course helps to understand the global availability of genome sequence information for human, animal, plant and micro-organism systems which has led to the development of new technologies. This course is essential to learn combined skills of molecular biology and computer science to exploit these data for the various applications of biotechnology. The topics included are genomics, DNA sequence data, experimental approach to genome sequence data genome information resources, computational genomics, sequence alignment & data base search, analysis of pair wise sequence alignment, FASTA files, BLAST, multiple sequence alignment, DATA base searching.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course participants should be able to:
- Describe the fundamental principles of Bioinformatics
- Demonstrate the use of bioinformatics software to analyze biological data
- Discuss the biological aspects in bioinformatics in a group
- Utilize suitable computational methods to solve biological problems
- Prepare assignment using a variety of resource materials
Course Progression
Credits from this Micro-Credential Programme are transferable to the following full academic programme:
- Degree of Biotechnology
Assessments
- Coursework 80%
- Final Examination 20%
Study Plan for Micro-Credential in Bioinformatics
Week 1
| INTRODUCTION TO BIOINFORMATICS
SEQUENCE AND SEQUENCE-RELATED DATABASES
| Lecture Tutorial |
Week 2
| SEQUENCE AND SEQUENCE-RELATED DATABASES
SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT
scoring Practical 1
Chromatograms by Chromas software
| Lecture Tutorial Practical |
Week 3
| SEQUENCE ALIGNMENT
Practical 2
Assignment 1 Oral presentation 1
PAIRWISE ALIGNMENT
Mid-term test
| Lecture Assignment Presentation Test |
Week 4
| SEARCHING SEQUENCE-BASED DATABASES
SEARCHING SEQUENCE -BASED DATABASES
Practical 3
| Lecture Practical |
Week 5
| SEARCHING SEQUENCE -BASED DATABASES
BASIC TASKS IN BIOINFORMATICS
Practical 4
| Lecture Tutorial Practical |
Week 6
| GENERAL TIPS
GENERAL TIPS
Assignment 2 Oral presentation 2
| Lecture Assignment Presentation |
Week 7
| CURRENT ISSUES IN BIOINFORMATICS
Practical test | Lecture Test |
Week 8
| Final Examination | Conclusion Session Awarding of Certificates Presentation by VC or Representative of VC
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Why Micro-Credential in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia?
Micro-credentials in Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia offer a flexible, targeted, and accelerated pathway of acquiring industry-relevant skills that meet the demands of today’s evolving job market. Designed for students, professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill or reskill, credentials offer learning experiences and formally recognized certifications, with enhanced employability, and serving as stepping stones to higher qualifications. LUC’s micro-credential programs are supported by strong academic frameworks and offer clear progression pathways into full-fledged degree programs. After completing this Micro-credential course, professionals can use their updated skills to apply for promotions or switch to a different job role.