BENA2008 Bioinformatics (3 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
-using databases (DNA, RNA, protein data)
-BLAST searches & interpreting results
-DNA and protein sequence alignment
-protein visualization and evaluation of differences created by sequence variation
-Project and scientific report
-critical assessment of results
Completion methods
4 Practical sessions that include lectures (2 hours / session) and time for practical work or project (4 hours) (+ independent study, as needed)
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Assessment details
attendance compulsory
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Learning outcomes
The student will be familiar with basic bioinformatic methods and understand how to use databases to retrieve, analyze and interpret data at DNA- RNA- and protein levels. The student is able to explain how information is transferred from genes to proteins. The student is able to write good scientific report and use bioinformatic methods to answer research questions working independently and in groups.
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