Practical skills to find, retrieve and analyze data from major bioinformatic databases; develop judgement to evaluate analysis results; elementary knowledge of phylogenetics and protein structure visualization.
Contents
A general introduction to key areas of bioinformatics: bioinformatic databases, genomics, DNA and protein sequences, protein structures; theory and practice of the most common computational tools used in bioinformatics. Same course as BIKE2080 (3 ECTS), but supplemented with an additional project, which teaches the use of a molecular graphics programme (e.g. PyMol) and protein visualization in general.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Independent work
0 h
80 h
Work on the internet course (estimated 30 h), guided by on-line tutoring. The course includes small, obligatory assignments during the self-study period and a larger project in the end (estimated 30 h). The project is documented in a written report which is evaluated by the tutor. Learning extra molecular graphics and producing images, a second project (estimated 20 h).
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Small assignments are completed within the web course environment. Final project report is submitted as an emailed document.
Evaluation
Pass/fail.
Recommended year of study
1. year autumn
Recommended as soon as possible. Continuous registration during terms. The course is open for self-study during holidays, too.