Bioinformatics MTAT.03.239 (6 ECTS)

First lecture on 3th September 2015

• Course duration: 3th September 2014 to 18th December 2015
• Time: Thursday 12:15-14:00 (theory), 14:15-16:00 (practicals),
• Room: J.Liivi 2-612 NEW ROOM: Wilhelm Struve 1 (UT Library), room 243
• Coordinator and Instructor: Priit Adler
• Additional instructors: Jaak Vilo, Leopold Parts, ...
• Web link: http://courses.cs.ut.ee/2015/bi/
• Further questions: e-mail to adler [at] ut .ee

Description: Bioinformatics is the application of computational methods to address problems in biology and medicine. This course will provide you an introduction and their applications in the bioinformatics field. Topics in the course include: biological databases, sequence alignment, sequence annotation, gene expression, network and pathways, systems biology, next generation sequencing, etc.

This course is an interdisciplinary course, and the main goal is to make the students having computer science or statistics background understand the concepts in molecular biology and enter the field of bioinformatics. It is understood that students may not have prior knowledge in several topics, we will introduce all the new topics from basics so you will be able to understand the course lectures and assignments will give you more space to explore and understand. It is assumed that all students have a background in computer programming and should be comfortable in working with linux. If you need help you can contact me.

Class assignments will familiarise the students with biological data and tools for analysing data. Projects will bring together students with different backgrounds to apply ideas from the course to solve problems in molecular biology.

Grades

• 6 ECTS = 100 points
  • 45 - practice and/or home assignment
  • 25 - Project (21st January 2016)
  • 30 - Exam (Date 17th Dec. 2015 / 21st Jan. 2016, Time 12:15)
  • BONUS points can be earned
    • A grade = 91-100 score, B = 81-90, C=71-80, D=61-70, E=51-60, F(fail) <50 score
      

Simple rules

• Attending lectures, practice sessions, exercises are compulsory
• Actively participate in discussions
• Expect quiz and questions

Exam

• First exam: 17th Dec. 2015, Wilhelm Struve 1 (UT Library), room 243
• Second exam: 21st Jan. 2016, Liivi 2, room 403