Learning to build protein models based on known structures of homologous proteins. The course aims at practical skills in the use of modelling software and automated modelling servers. Evaluation of models. Advanced protein visualization.
Contents
The emphasis is on evaluating, interpreting and visualizing protein models. Hands-on experience in building homology-based models with the software package Discovery Studio is used for understanding the principles of automated modelling software.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
12 h
0 h
Exercises
12 h
0 h
Lectures and demonstrations. Independent work and essays, approximately 140 h. Teachers will give students the exercises, and students will need to submit the molecular coordinates and visualizations of the final models and a written report on each modelling process. No teaching in academic year 2012-13.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Lectures and workshopParticipation in course work
1 ECTS