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| Bioinformatics,
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COURSE CATEGORY Programkurs/Fristående kurs
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
| The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about theory and practical applications of computer-based methods for analysing DNA sequences and protein structures. |
| CONTENTS |
Theory and practical applications of using computer-based methods for studying biological molecules, such as DNA sequences and protein structures. The different parts of the course cover different types of internet-based tools and programs. The following problem areas will be covered:
* Comparasion of sequence data. Basic sequence analysis.
* Databases and performing searches in databases. Patterns in DNA-sequences.
* Secondary and tertiary structures of proteins.
* Alignments. Comparasion of genomes between species. Phylogenetic reconstructions.
* Metabolic pathways. |
| TEACHING |
The course consists of computer exercises and seminars. For every assignment a number of biological problems are presented, which should be solved by the students by using the internet-based tools and computer programs indicated in the assignment. Lectures by invited researchers will give some theoretical background as well as give examples of the different areas where bioinformatics is used. The computer exercises will be reported by written and/or oral presentations at seminars.
The educational method used is problem-based learning (PBL). PBL emphasises the student´s development of free, self-supporting, lifelong learning ability as an instrument for critical inquiry. The students own queries and formulated problems form the basis of PBL. Important is also the student´s ability to take responsibility for his/her own learning, and to seek and evaluate information and knowledge and to train co-operation and flexible attitude to different views and ideas. |
| EXAMINATION |
Passed on computer assignments and active participation in seminars.
Students, which have not passed on the regular examination occasion, are normally offered four additional opportunities according to this syllabus, one of which is close in time to the first examination occasion. Students who have failed three times on the course or part of the course are entitled to request another examiner at the new examination occasion. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
| Bachelor of Science in Biomedicine or other related subjects such as Medicine or Biology. At least three years of full-time undergraduate studies in a relvant main subject. For students in the Medical Biology Programme, 160 credits: Passed semester 1 to 5. |
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| COURSE LITERATURE |
| The course literature is decided upon by the department
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
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Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics - Biological Applications |
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Department responsible
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MEDBIO - Medicinsk biologi |
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| Registrar No: LiU 275/00-41 |
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Course Code: OMBINF |
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2002-11-25
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