PH 115: Health Informatics and Bioinformatics

Division of Biological Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

MODULE 6 STUDY GUIDE:

Introduction to Bioinformatics
I. Target Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, the students will be able to:
1. Review the central dogma of molecular biology and characteristics of genes
2. Discuss a brief history of bioinformatics

II. Task!
Individual activity: Reflection Essay

1. Watch this talk: “How to interpret the human genome” a TEDx talk by Dr. Alisha Holloway
2. Answer the question: “What has been the impact of genomics in your life?”

Format: Your essay should be in 1,000 words or less and written in a manner that can be
easily understood by stakeholders and accessible to the public. It should be on an A4
document with 1-inch margins, Arial, font size 10, and single space, and saved and submitted
as PDF. Observe proper in-text citations and referencing in APA format. The list of references
will not be included in the total word count.

III. Grading Assessment

Rubric for Group Project: “Reflection Essay” with a total of 50 points.

Criteria Fair Good Excellent

Essay content including
concepts in genomics
and bioinformatics with
references provided for
examples and support
(30).
Organization and
structure of the essay
including the manner of
writing, creativity, and
format (10 points).
Clarity and accessibility
of the essay to the public
and stakeholders (10
points).
10 20 30
The essay did not The essay was able to The essay was able to
answer the question but answer the question but clearly answer the
tried to provide lacked concepts covered question as supported by
examples. in the module and the concepts discussed
references. in the module.
1 5 10
The essay was The essay was well The essay was creatively
disorganized, lacked written and has structure written and engaging to
structure, and did not and proper formatting, read with a clear
observe the proper but the organization of structure following the
format. could have been better. prescribed format.
1 5 10
The essay was too The essay was The proposal was clear
complicated for the accessible to the public and easy to follow for the
public. to some extent by public but did not dumb
providing some context. down the ideas.

IV. Submission Details

1. Submit your essay through the UPV LMSIII activity submission.
2. Follow the file name format: PH115_Module6_[last name].
3. Deadline for early submission with additional points is on December 20, 2021, but you
may submit until the end of the semester.

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