n.BA.BT.Binf.23HS (Bioinformatics) 
Module: Bioinformatics
This information was generated on: 17 May 2024
No.
n.BA.BT.Binf.23HS
Title
Bioinformatics
Credits
2

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Biotechnology
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5thh Semester
Module Coordinator Christin Peters
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 50 96 / christin.peters@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 -
Entrance Requirements Molecular Biology 1, Biochemistry 1 and 2
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students will
  • know the different sequences and protein databases
  • be able to evaluate high vs low quality information
  • be able to apply this information in sequence analysis, multiple sequence alignments and phylogenetic trees, and understand the bioinformatics behind this
  • know the different enzyme databases
  • be able to depict protein structures
  • be able to learn about simple systems biology
Module Content
  • Sequence and protein databases
  • Sequence alignment: local versus global, matrices, BLAST algorithms
  • Multiple sequence alignments, phylogenetic trees
  • Enzyme databases for biocatalysis
  • Graphic representation of proteins
  • Modelling and docking of/with proteins
  • Omics technologies and their databases
  • Example applications in the field of systems biology
  • Applications of the techniques discussed using Corona Virus as an example
Follow-up Modules -
Methods of Instruction  Lectures, practice tasks, blended learning, self-study
Digital Resources Moodle with videos, practice materials, various computer programmes (free of charge for students)
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 14
 Guided Self-Study 28
 Independent Self-Study 18
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance -
Assessment Written exam at the end of the Semester 60% / e-assessment

Coursework 40%: Group work: create a poster

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
Comments -

 

Course: Bioinformatics
No.
n.BA.BT.Binf.23HS.V
Title
Bioinformatics

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