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Archived Curricula Guide 2009–2010
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BIOI4280 Algorithms in bioinformatics 4 ECTS
Organised by
Bioinformatics
Person in charge
Pentti Riikonen
Preceding studies
Recommended:
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
Institute of Medical Technology
Curricula 2008 – 2009

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide deeper knowledge on algorithms used in bioinformatics. Students should know how most used methods and algorithms work, like pairwise and multiple alignment, BLAST, FASTA, scoring systems, PGMA clustering, PCR and DNA fingerprinting.

Contents

We will focus on algorithms behind the methods introduced in the course Introduction to Bioinformatics. Such algorithms are for instance local and global alignment, sequence assembly, multiple alignment methods and algorithms in phylogenetics.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures
Independent work

Lectures, independent work

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Lectures, exercises, written exam.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

1. year autumn

Study materials

Literature and lecture slides.

Further information

Organization responsible: Turku DIT

Belongs to following study modules

Institute of Medical Technology
2010–2011
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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Institute of Medical Technology