BIOI4240 Structural Bioinformatics, 4 ECTS – Institute of Medical Technology

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BIOI4240 Structural Bioinformatics 4 ECTS

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Organised by

Bioinformatics

Person in charge

Martti Tolvanen

Preceding studies

Recommended:

BIOI2080 Introduction to Bioinformatics

Introduction to bioinformatics and a fair knowledge of protein biochemistry.

Corresponding course units in the curriculum

Institute of Medical Technology
Curricula 2009 – 2010

BIOI4240 Structural bioinformatics 4 ECTS

Belongs to following study modules

Teaching

Learning outcomes

Getting a solid background in structure-related bioinformatics, including a theoretical background to start protein modeling. Understanding limits of protein models.

Revision of protein structures; Macromolecular structural research methods and structure data; Analysis of structures; Classification of structures; Structural alignment; Molecular visualization; Homology-based modeling.

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Independent work	0 h	80 h

Independent work (at least 80 h) on the internet course, guided by on-line tutoring. Work and learning must be documented in the on-line learning diary.

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Evaluation

Pass/fail.

Recommended year of study

1st year. Continuous registration during terms. The course is open for self-study even during holidays, but with limited or no tutoring from June to August.

Study materials

Course material on the internet; selected scientific journal articles. Suggested reading: Structural Bioinformatics, (2002) ISBN 0-471-20199-5, Philip E. Bourne, Helge Weissig (eds.), Wiley & Sons.