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Archived Curricula Guide 2011–2012
Curricula Guide is archieved. Please refer to current Curricula Guides
BIOI4320 Advanced Mathematics for Bioinformatics 3 ECTS
Organised by
Bioinformatics
Person in charge
Tapio Salakoski
Preceding studies
Recommended:
Mathematics for Bioinformatics or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Ability to form and interpret mathematical models using differential equations and analyze them qualitatively. Capability to analyze different kinds of functions and specify their type. Ability to derive solution formulas for series of constants and solve this kind of series. Mastering basic numerical methods for interpolation, extrapolation and integration. Ability to formulate linear programming tasks and solve then using graphical methods. Capability to utilize mathematical software for solving and visualizing mathematical problems.

Contents

Advanced math and CS methods with applications to bioinformatics: mathematical modeling using differential equations, qualitative methods for ordinary differential equations, basics of analytical geometry, solving series of constants, numerical methods for interpolation, extrapolation and integration, linear programming, mathematical software.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures 14 h 0 h
Exercises 10 h 0 h

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Lectures, exercises, participation in classroom work (50% of home exercises must be completed) and Moodle activity (at least 4 participations at the course discussion forum in Moodle), written exam

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

1. year autumn
1. year spring

This course is not organized every year.

Study materials

Lecture notes and supplementary books.

Further information

Organization responsible: Turku DIT

Belongs to following study modules

Institute of Biomedical Technology
Optional studies (Bioinformatics)
2011–2012
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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Institute of Biomedical Technology