Universität Wien

269004 VO Computational Concepts in Biology I (2020W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Online lectures on Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm.

  • Wednesday 07.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 14.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 21.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 28.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 04.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 11.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 18.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 25.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 02.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 09.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 16.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 13.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Wednesday 20.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Biomolecules, DNA sequencing, Computational resources
Primary biological databases and basic sequence analysis
Computational biophysics of proteins: achievements, challenges and limitations
RNA structures
Pharmacoinformatics
Gene Annotation
Phylogenetic inference

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam in January 2021

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding of basic computational concepts in biology. Grading scale for written exam:
<50%: 5
<62.5%: 4
<75%: 3
<87.5%: 2
>=87.5%: 1

Examination topics

Lecture, reading, student's presentations and exercises

Reading list

Will be provided during the lecture on the elearning platform

Association in the course directory

CO-BIO1

Last modified: Sa 08.07.2023 00:21