Course Catalog 2006-2007

SGN-6106 COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS BIOLOGY I, 5 cr
Computational Systems Biology I

Courses persons responsible
Olli Yli-Harja

Lecturers
Olli Yli-Harja

Lecturetimes and places
Per IV: Tuesday 14 - 16, TB222
Per IV: Wednesday 10 - 12, TB110

Implementations
  Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Summer
Lecture - - - 4 h/week - -
Exercise - - - 2 h/week - -
Exam  
(Timetable for academic year 2006-2007)

Objectives
The course provides the basic knowledge of computational methods used in systems biology.

Content
Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Different types of models in systems biology.       
2. Mathematical and computational methods in systems biology.       
3. Possibilities of signal processing in systems biology.       
4. Effects of measurement systems in data aquisition.       

Requirements for completing the course
Active participation in the exercises and final examination.

Evaluation criteria for the course

  • Examination.

  • Used assessment scale is numeric (1-5)

  • Prerequisites
    Code Course Credits M/R
    SGN-1107 SGN-1107 Introductory Signal Processing 4 Recommendable
    SGN-1200 SGN-1200 Signal Processing Methods 4 Recommendable
    SGN-6056 SGN-6056 Introduction to Computational Systems Biology 3 Mandatory

    Prequisite relations (Sign up to TUT Intranet required)

    Additional information about prerequisites
    SGN-6056 Introduction to Computational Systems Biology or equivalent knowledge is required.

    Remarks

    Study materials will be announced later

  • The course is suitable for postgraduate studies.

  • Distance learning

  • Estimate as a percentage of the implementation of the course
  • - Contact teaching: 35 %
    - Distance learning: 0 %
    - Proportion of a student's independent study: 65 %

    Scaling
    Methods of instructionHours
    Lectures 72
    Exercises 36

    Other scaledHours
    Preparation for exam 20
    Exam/midterm exam 3
    Total sum 131

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    Last modified 02.02.2006
    Modified byAntti Niemistö