Algorithms for Bioinformatics

582670
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Bioinformatiikka
Aineopinnot
Course introduces some basic algorithmic concepts and techniques through motivation by selected computational molecular biology problems. The goal is to obtain a solid basis for advanced studies in bioinformatics. Prerequisites: programming skills. Course book: Neil C. Jones and Pavel A. Pevzner: An Introduction to Bioinformatics Algorithms, MIT Press, 2000.

Koe

17.10.2012 09.00 B123
Vuosi Lukukausi Päivämäärä Periodi Kieli Vastuuhenkilö
2012 syksy 04.09-11.10. 1-1 Englanti Leena Salmela

Luennot

Aika Huone Luennoija Päivämäärä
Ti 12-14 B120 Leena Salmela 04.09.2012-11.10.2012
To 12-14 B120 Leena Salmela 04.09.2012-11.10.2012

Harjoitusryhmät

Group: 1
Aika Huone Ohjaaja Päivämäärä Huomioitavaa
To 10-12 B119 Niko Välimäki 06.09.2012—12.10.2012

Yleistä

Course introduces some basic algorithmic concepts and techniques through motivation by selected computational molecular biology problems. The goal is to obtain a solid basis for advanced studies in bioinformatics. Prerequisites: programming skills.

Learning goal matrix

Kurssin suorittaminen

The course consists of lectures, study groups, and exercices, as follows:

  • Tue 12-14 there will be (mandatory) study group meeting aiming at an in-depth coverage of the week's topics.
  • Thu 10-12 there will be an exercise session on the week's topics
  • Thu 12-14 there will be an introductory lecture to the next week's topics. (cycle starts here)

Introductory lecture ends with a list of topics and their assignments to the students. The topic is to be studied carefully before gathering to the study group meeting on Tuesday, with the fellow students studying the same topic, to form a common understanding of the assigned topic. Then the groups will be mixed so that each group has an expert from each topic, and the rest of the Tuesday's study group is devoted to teaching each others the material adopted. Exercise session tests the understanding of all topics.

There will be an exam giving 48 points at the maximum. Active participation to exercises gives at the maximum 12 points (30%->1p,85%->12p, linear scale). The grading is then based on the total points (maximum 60) achieved.

Kirjallisuus ja materiaali

Course book

Neil C. Jones & Pavel A. Pevzner: An Introduction to Bioinformatics Algorithms (MIT Press, 2004).

Schedule

Exams

  • Course exam: Wednesday Oct 17th at 9:00 sharp (don't be late)
  • Check later exam dates here