This course consists of the following parts:

- Orientation course for international students, week 34 22. – 26.8. (+Tampere-tour Sat 27.8.)

- Introduction to Academic Culture and Degree Studies on Wednesday 24.8 at 9-12 and Monday 29.8 at 9-12. The sessions are compulsory for all new degree students.

- Orientation to the study programme and the Kauppi Campus on Thursday 25.8 at 13-15 in Arvo building (on Kauppi Campus).

- The course "Basics of Information Literacy 1 ECTS" at Tertio Library is an integrated part of this course. There is a separate enrollment for the library's part and some pre-course assignments in the Moodle.

- Personal study planning sessions as agreed with the teachers of the BINF programme. Guidance and advice on study matters by the programme coordinator (please book a time by email).

- A practical introduction to the electronic study systems at UTA in a Computer classroom in Arvo (TBC).

Library orientation: Please enroll for the first session via this link:

In cases where more students register for a course than space allows, priority is assigned as follows:

1. First priority is given to the degree students of the University of Tampere
2. Second priority is given to the exchange students of the University of Tampere
3. Third priority is given to the Tampere3 students and to the high school students of the UTA Teacher Training School

In cases where more students register for a course than space allows, priority is assigned as follows:

1. First priority is given to the degree students of the University of Tampere
2. Second priority is given to the exchange students of the University of Tampere
3. Third priority is given to the Tampere3 students and to the high school students of the UTA Teacher Training School

If you wish to complete the course during the academic year 2016-2017, contact the teacher no later than March 15, 2017.

This module (54 hours) is online apart from individual teacher-student tutorials for discussion of the submitted thesis extract. The work consists of readings, group analysis tasks and thesis writing work. Students should take the module after their research proposal has been accepted by their programme and they are about to embark upon the writing of their thesis.

The course focuses on the basic and general features of scientific research, methodology, and argumentation, as applicable to any field of study. Some central themes in the philosophy of science will also be discussed, in an introductory manner.

The course is intended to all new international UTA Master’s degree students, but it will serve also international Doctoral students. Other degree and exchange students may join if there are free places.

Contact person: Coordinator of international education, Anna Wansén-Kaseva

Weekly lectures on Wednesdays at 18-20, subject to change:

7.9. How to communicate in Finland? (Katja Keisala)

14.9. Finnish History - Finns and Finland between East and West (Seija-Leena Nevala)

21.9. Boundaries of Finnishness and Ethnic Minorities in Finland (Hannu Sinisalo)

28.9. Finnish Gastronomy (Arja Luiro)

5.10. Finnish Political System (Johanna Peltoniemi)

12.10. Finnish Education System (Raisa Harju-Autti)

19.10. Finnish Popular Music (Juho Kaitajärvi-Tiekso)

26.10. Technology and Innovation in Finland: Current Issues and Future Challenges (Tomi Nokelainen)

2.11. Finnish forests and forestry (Ari Vanamo)

9.11. Finnish Welfare and Social Services (Lina van Aerschot)

16.11. Finnish Art History in a Nutshell (Katja Fält)

23.11. Finnish Literature (Toni Lahtinen)

30.11. Special Features of Finnish Mass Media (Jyrki Jyrkiäinen)

7.12. Exam

14.12. Exam retake

Enrolment to the course

- TUT and TAMK students: enrolment with electronic form during the enrolment period 1.8.- 1.9.2016
<https://elomake3.uta.fi/lomakkeet/17335/lomake.html>

- UTA students: enrolment in NettiOpsu, click below

Contact person: Coordinator of international education, Anna Wansén-Kaseva

Recommended during the second year of study in the bioinformatics programme. Prerequisites: BIO2200 Introduction to computational biology, BIO4440 Basic biological data analysis with R & BIO4450 High-throughput data analysis or equivalent prior knowledge in the field.

Individual bioinformatics project as agreed with the teacher in charge.

Course programme and more information:

https://learning2.uta.fi/course/view.php?id=9176

Recommended during the second year of study in the bioinformatics programme. BIO4450 or equivalent knowledge is required as a prerequisite.

Note! During 2016-2017 the Journal Club will meet irregularly,
see the course Moodle for specific meeting times.

For more information on this course, see the TUT course description from 2015 (the new description for 2016 will be updated as soon as possible):

SGN-53007: http://www.tut.fi/wwwoppaat/opas2015-2016/perus/laitokset/Signaalinkasittely/SGN-53007.html

For more information on this course, see the TUT course description from 2015 (the new description for 2016 will be updated as soon as possible):

SGN-52406: http://www.tut.fi/wwwoppaat/opas2015-2016/perus/laitokset/Signaalinkasittely/SGN-52406.html

The seminar will be organized bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Attendance in eight seminar sessions, two presentations and active participation in the discussion are required to pass the course. It is recommended to start attending the seminars already before you start your own Master's thesis project.

This seminar is organized jointly with BTK4030. More information can be found at Moodle under BTK4030 Tutkielmaseminaari 2016-2017, access code: BMT pro gradu

Recommended time of study in the first year of the programme.

Recommended for first year bioinformatics students.

- The course "Basics of Information Literacy 1 ECTS" at Tertio Library is an integrated part of this course. There is a separate enrollment for the library's part and some pre-course assignments in the Moodle.

- Personal study planning sessions as agreed with the teachers of the BINF programme. Guidance and advice on study matters by the programme coordinator (please book a time by email).

- A practical introduction to the electronic study systems at UTA in a Computer classroom in Arvo (TBC).

Library orientation: Please enroll for the first session via this link:

In cases where more students register for a course than space allows, priority is assigned as follows:

1. First priority is given to the degree students of the University of Tampere
2. Second priority is given to the exchange students of the University of Tampere
3. Third priority is given to the Tampere3 students and to the high school students of the UTA Teacher Training School

This module is made up of class sessions including group work (20 hours), as well as independent out of class tasks (61 hours). The module will be two periods long.

If you wish to complete the course during the academic year 2016-2017, contact the teacher no later than March 15, 2017.

This module (54 hours) is online apart from individual teacher-student tutorials for discussion of the submitted thesis extract. The work consists of readings, group analysis tasks and thesis writing work. Students should take the module after their research proposal has been accepted by their programme and they are about to embark upon the writing of their thesis.

The course focuses on the basic and general features of scientific research, methodology, and argumentation, as applicable to any field of study. Some central themes in the philosophy of science will also be discussed, in an introductory manner.

The course is intended to all new international UTA Master’s degree students, but it will serve also international Doctoral students. Other degree and exchange students may join if there are free places.

Contact person: Coordinator of international education, Anna Wansén-Kaseva

Weekly lectures on Wednesdays at 18-20, subject to change:

7.9. How to communicate in Finland? (Katja Keisala)

14.9. Finnish History - Finns and Finland between East and West (Seija-Leena Nevala)

21.9. Boundaries of Finnishness and Ethnic Minorities in Finland (Hannu Sinisalo)

28.9. Finnish Gastronomy (Arja Luiro)

5.10. Finnish Political System (Johanna Peltoniemi)

12.10. Finnish Education System (Raisa Harju-Autti)

19.10. Finnish Popular Music (Juho Kaitajärvi-Tiekso)

26.10. Technology and Innovation in Finland: Current Issues and Future Challenges (Tomi Nokelainen)

2.11. Finnish forests and forestry (Ari Vanamo)

9.11. Finnish Welfare and Social Services (Lina van Aerschot)

16.11. Finnish Art History in a Nutshell (Katja Fält)

23.11. Finnish Literature (Toni Lahtinen)

30.11. Special Features of Finnish Mass Media (Jyrki Jyrkiäinen)

7.12. Exam

14.12. Exam retake

Enrolment to the course

- TUT and TAMK students: enrolment with electronic form during the enrolment period 1.8.- 1.9.2016
<https://elomake3.uta.fi/lomakkeet/17335/lomake.html>

- UTA students: enrolment in NettiOpsu, click below

Contact person: Coordinator of international education, Anna Wansén-Kaseva

Individual bioinformatics project as agreed with the teacher in charge.

Web-based course, no contact teaching. BIO2200 or equivalent knowledge is recommended as a prerequisite. Open for exchange students with suitable background. An identical course is organizaed in period IV.

Course programme and more information:

https://learning2.uta.fi/course/view.php?id=9176

Recommended during the second year of study in the bioinformatics programme. BIO4450 or equivalent knowledge is required as a prerequisite.

Note! During 2016-2017 the Journal Club will meet irregularly,
see the course Moodle for specific meeting times.

For more information on this course, see the TUT course description from 2015 (the new description for 2016 will be updated as soon as possible):

SGN-53206: http://www.tut.fi/wwwoppaat/opas2015-2016/perus/laitokset/Signaalinkasittely/SGN-53206.html

The seminar will be organized bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Attendance in eight seminar sessions, two presentations and active participation in the discussion are required to pass the course. It is recommended to start attending the seminars already before you start your own Master's thesis project.

This seminar is organized jointly with BTK4030. More information can be found at Moodle under BTK4030 Tutkielmaseminaari 2016-2017, access code: BMT pro gradu

Recommended time of study in the first year of the programme.

Recommended for first year bioinformatics students.

In cases where more students register for a course than space allows, priority is assigned as follows:

1. First priority is given to the degree students of the University of Tampere
2. Second priority is given to the exchange students of the University of Tampere
3. Third priority is given to the Tampere3 students and to the high school students of the UTA Teacher Training School

This module is made up of class sessions including group work (20 hours), as well as independent out of class tasks (61 hours). The module will be two periods long.

If you wish to complete the course during the academic year 2016-2017, contact the teacher no later than March 15, 2017.

This module (54 hours) is online apart from individual teacher-student tutorials for discussion of the submitted thesis extract. The work consists of readings, group analysis tasks and thesis writing work. Students should take the module after their research proposal has been accepted by their programme and they are about to embark upon the writing of their thesis.

The course focuses on the basic and general features of scientific research, methodology, and argumentation, as applicable to any field of study. Some central themes in the philosophy of science will also be discussed, in an introductory manner.

The course is intended to all new international Master’s degree students, but it will serve also international Doctoral students.

Contact person: Coordinator of international education, Anna Wansén-Kaseva

Weekly lectures on Wednesdays at 18-20, subject to change:

18.1. How to communicate in Finland? (Katja Keisala)

25.1. Finnish Gastronomy (Arja Luiro)

1.2. Boundaries of Finnishness and Ethnic Minorities in Finland (Hannu Sinisalo)

8.2. Finnish History - Finns and Finland between East and West (Seija-Leena Nevala)

15.2. Finnish Political System (Johanna Peltoniemi)

22.2. Finnish Education System (Raisa Harju-Autti))

1.3. Finnish Popular Music (Juho Kaitajärvi-Tiekso) POSTPONED

8.3. Technology and Innovation in Finland: Current Issues and Future Challenges (Tomi Nokelainen)

15.3. Finnish forests and forestry (Ari Vanamo)

22.3. Finnish Welfare and Social Services (Lina van Aerschot)

CANCELLED 29.3. Finnish Art History in a Nutshell (Katja Fält)

5.4. Finnish Literature (Toni Lahtinen)

7.4. FRIDAY: Finnish Popular Music (Juho Kaitajärvi-Tiekso)

12.4. Easter Holiday, no lecture

19.4. Special Features of Finnish Mass Media (Jyrki Jyrkiäinen)

26.4. Exam

3.5. Exam retake

Students of the University of Tampere enroll via Nettiopsu by clicking "To Enrolment" below.

TTY and TAMK students: please enroll via this link:

Contact person: Coordinator of international education, Anna Wansén-Kaseva

Recommended during the first year of study in the bioinformatics Master's degree programme. BIO2200 and BIO2310 or equivalent knowledge required as a prerequisite.

Individual bioinformatics project as agreed with the teacher in charge.

The course is suitable for biotechnology students without prior programming experience. BIO2200 and BIO2085 or equivalent knowledge is recommended as a prerequisite.

Web-based course.

Note! During 2016-2017 the Journal Club will meet irregularly,
see the course Moodle for specific meeting times.

For more information on this course, see the TUT course description from 2015 (the new description for 2016 will be updated as soon as possible):

SGN-52606: http://www.tut.fi/wwwoppaat/opas2015-2016/perus/laitokset/Signaalinkasittely/SGN-52606.html

The seminar will be organized bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Attendance in eight seminar sessions, two presentations and active participation in the discussion are required to pass the course. It is recommended to start attending the seminars already before you start your own Master's thesis project.

This seminar is organized jointly with BTK4030. More information can be found at Moodle under BTK4030 Tutkielmaseminaari 2016-2017, access code: BMT pro gradu

If you wish to complete the course during the academic year 2016-2017, contact the teacher no later than March 15, 2017.

This module (54 hours) is online apart from individual teacher-student tutorials for discussion of the submitted thesis extract. The work consists of readings, group analysis tasks and thesis writing work. Students should take the module after their research proposal has been accepted by their programme and they are about to embark upon the writing of their thesis.

The course focuses on the basic and general features of scientific research, methodology, and argumentation, as applicable to any field of study. Some central themes in the philosophy of science will also be discussed, in an introductory manner.

The course is intended to all new international Master’s degree students, but it will serve also international Doctoral students.

Contact person: Coordinator of international education, Anna Wansén-Kaseva

Weekly lectures on Wednesdays at 18-20, subject to change:

18.1. How to communicate in Finland? (Katja Keisala)

25.1. Finnish Gastronomy (Arja Luiro)

1.2. Boundaries of Finnishness and Ethnic Minorities in Finland (Hannu Sinisalo)

8.2. Finnish History - Finns and Finland between East and West (Seija-Leena Nevala)

15.2. Finnish Political System (Johanna Peltoniemi)

22.2. Finnish Education System (Raisa Harju-Autti))

1.3. Finnish Popular Music (Juho Kaitajärvi-Tiekso) POSTPONED

8.3. Technology and Innovation in Finland: Current Issues and Future Challenges (Tomi Nokelainen)

15.3. Finnish forests and forestry (Ari Vanamo)

22.3. Finnish Welfare and Social Services (Lina van Aerschot)

CANCELLED 29.3. Finnish Art History in a Nutshell (Katja Fält)

5.4. Finnish Literature (Toni Lahtinen)

7.4. FRIDAY: Finnish Popular Music (Juho Kaitajärvi-Tiekso)

12.4. Easter Holiday, no lecture

19.4. Special Features of Finnish Mass Media (Jyrki Jyrkiäinen)

26.4. Exam

3.5. Exam retake

Students of the University of Tampere enroll via Nettiopsu by clicking "To Enrolment" below.

TTY and TAMK students: please enroll via this link:

Contact person: Coordinator of international education, Anna Wansén-Kaseva

BIO2200, BIO2310 and BIO4440 or equivalent knowledge required as a prerequisite.

Individual bioinformatics project as agreed with the teacher in charge.

The course BIO4420 is NOT organised in Spring 2017. See below for more infomation on a substituting course.

The course BIO4420 will NOT be organized this spring.

Instead, we are strongly recommending all BINF students to take the machine learning course SGN-41007 at TUT in Hervanta (and partly at UTA main campus). This course will automatically replace BIO4420 in the curriculum and your study plan. See the web page at http://www.cs.tut.fi/kurssit/SGN-41007/ for more information. Notice the course start 10.1.2017. Please contact the organiser a.s.a.p. if you still want to join.

If we have agreed on a different plan for your personal study plan (PSP) or you have other questions, feel free to contact me by e-mail (juha.kesseli@uta.fi).

Web-based course, no contact teaching. BIO2200 or equivalent knowledge is recommended as a prerequisite. Open for exchange students with suitable background. An identical course is organized in period II.

The course is suitable for biotechnology students without prior programming experience. BIO2200 and BIO2085 or equivalent knowledge is recommended as a prerequisite.

Web-based course.

Note! During 2016-2017 the Journal Club will meet irregularly,
see the course Moodle for specific meeting times.

The seminar will be organized bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Attendance in eight seminar sessions, two presentations and active participation in the discussion are required to pass the course. It is recommended to start attending the seminars already before you start your own Master's thesis project.

This seminar is organized jointly with BTK4030. More information can be found at Moodle under BTK4030 Tutkielmaseminaari 2016-2017, access code: BMT pro gradu

Students will perform typical genetics analysis tasks using commonly used computer programs. The module contains lectures that deepen the knowledge on genetics and introduce the analysis methods used.

Recommended to be completed in parallel with BTK1061 lectures.

For more information on this course, see the TUT course description from 2015 (the new description for 2016 will be updated as soon as possible):

SGN-53806: http://www.tut.fi/wwwoppaat/opas2015-2016/perus/laitokset/Signaalinkasittely/SGN-53806.html