In silico Analysis of Genomes, Proteomes and Transcriptomes
| Code: | BIOL4027 | Acronym: | BIOL4027 |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Biology |
Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Department of Biology |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E:BBC | 0 | PE_Bioinformatics and Computational Biology | 1 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
| M:BBC | 1 | The study plan since 2018 | 1 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking studentsObjectives
Introduction and training in bioinformatics tools focusing on the user's standpoint. Case-studies in the context of ongoing research projects.
Learning outcomes and competences
Using diverse bioinformatics applications and resources in the context of specific problems. Training in data-mining, retriving of significant data from specific databases, integrating diverse bioinformatic tools in response to specific problems.
Working method
PresencialProgram
From basic in silico resources to more advanced bioinformatics applications. Data-mining, Blast on NCBI, Multiple sequence alingment (Clustal on EBI), ORF finding, DNA sequences analysis and editing (MEGA), phylogenetic analysis.
Genome-analysis applied tools. Proteomics. Postranslation protein analysis and molecular modelling.
Mandatory literature
Albuquerque et al. ; DNA signature-based approaches for bacterial detection and identification, Elsevier, 2009Teaching methods and learning activities
Presentation of Case studies in the context of ongoing research projects and practical training sessions in the computer lab.
Oral presentations and written reports. Final exam.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 50,00 |
| Trabalho escrito | 25,00 |
| Trabalho prático ou de projeto | 25,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 120,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 42,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Attending 90% of classes.
Submission of requested works to the E-learning platform.
Oral presentations/Written report / Final exam / Practical work
Calculation formula of final grade
Final examination - 50%
In silico lab - 25%
Report - 25%
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