Bioinformatics

Overview

The field of bioinformatics is playing an increasingly large role in the study of fundamental biomedical problems. The challenging tasks of biologist on analysing gene discovery, design of molecular modelling, site directed mutagenesis and experiments of other types can be resolved previously with respect to the structure and function of bio molecules. Human kind is on the brink of another revolution. There is no doubt that the mapping of the human genome, completed in June 2000, is one of the greatest scientific advancements in history. This breakthrough in biological research was made possible by advancements in using Bioinformatics and computational Biology.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEOs of the Bioinformatics MSc programme offered at Bharathiar University describe accomplishments that graduates are expected to attain within five to seven years after graduation:

• Should be aware of available bioinformatics resources and information in databases
• Apply critical, analytical and problem solving skills to deal with bioinformatics research
• Gain a deep understanding of the biomolecular systems
• Attain knowledge to identify the research problems in molecular biology
• Develop very efficient algorithms to extract biological knowledge from complex dataset
• Develop programming skills to write their own codes and scripts to resolve research accomplishments
• Possess drafting and writing skills to enhance scientific communication
• Update in accordance with recent scientific advancements and technology
• Gain higher level degrees to pursue a career in academics or scientific organizations
• Should be able to pursue research and also in industry placement in the sectors of pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental science and food industries