Information Package

Ph.D. on Medical Genetics

GEN641

ADVANCED BIOINFORMATICS

Course Code
GEN641
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows basic bioinformatics definitions
  2. Knows genome organization,
  3. Knows the mathematical principles of databases,
  4. Knows the use of programming languages and coding algorithms,
  5. Knows hidden Markov models and phylogenetic methodology,
  6. Knows structural bioinformatics methods and modeling of proteins
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStudents are expected to learn basic principles of bioinformatics as well as genome organization, database structure, programming languages and algorithms, hidden Markov models, phylogenetic methodology, structural bioinformatics and protein modelling.
Course Contents Students are expected to learn basic principles of bioinformatics as well as genome organization, database structure, programming languages and algorithms, hidden Markov models, phylogenetic methodology, structural bioinformatics and protein modelling.
Recommended or Required Reading1. Introduction to Bioinformatics 4th Edition, Arthur Lesk, Oxford University Press (2014).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 3 6
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 32 128
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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