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Bioinformatics, 3 credits
Bioinformatik, 3 hp
TFTB45
Main field of study
Biotechnology Chemical Biology ChemistryCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Björn WallnerDirector of studies or equivalent
Magdalena SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 25 hRecommended self-study hours: 55 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6KKEB | Chemical Biology | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6CKEB | Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering | 5 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6MPRO | Protein Science, Master's Programme (External) | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
Biotechnology, Chemical Biology, ChemistryCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Protein Science, Master's Programme
- Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering
- Chemical Biology
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Biochemsitry, Cell Biology, Microbioogy, Gene Technology and Molecular Genetics
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to provide basic knowledge in bioinformatics, namely the theories and practical applications of computer-based methods for the analysis of DNA and protein sequences as well as for studies of protein structures. This involves both theoretical understanding and practical skills in handling methods. The course will also show how the subject is developed through examples from research frontline.
After the course you should be able to:
- use the most important open databases for literature, sequence data and structural information,
- perform comparisons of sequences and give good interpretations of the results,
- extract important structural information about genes, proteins, and genomes
- discuss the possibilities and limitations of bioinformatics tools,
- plan for new bioinformatics problems and to solve them by combining the tools you learn in this course.
Course content
Computer-based methods for analyzing DNA and protein sequences and for studying the structure of proteins. Databases and methods for database searches, including SRS (a user-friendly database interface). Sequence comparisons (both DNA and protein level). Multiple sequence comparisons and multiple sequence fitting (alignment). Sequence patterns and how to characterize them. Protein domains. Use of bioinformatics for functional characterization of genes and proteins. Secondary structure and post-translational modifications. Parts of the course highlights both the underlying theoretical models and biological and biotechnological applications of the methods and computer programs are presented
Teaching and working methods
Lectures and practical exercises. Lectures presents underlying theory and applications. The practical laboratory work aims to illustrate and deepen knowledge on realistic problems and issues
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magdalena SvenssonExaminer
Björn WallnerEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 25 hRecommended self-study hours: 55 h
Course literature
Kompendium / Compendium Vetenskapliga artiklar / Scientific articles| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 2 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
Kompendium / Compendium
Vetenskapliga artiklar / Scientific articles
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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