Subject

Introduction to Bioinformatics

Course Title

Introduction to Bioinformatics
Introduction to Bioinformatics

Code

F18W3S085

Study Programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First Cycle

Academic year / semester

7 / Winter

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Machine learning or Artificial Intelligence

10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

For students to become familiar with the areas and problems covered by bioinformatics, to
be able to perform gene and protein sequence analysis, to use biological databases
data, to familiarize them with computational methods for solving problems in molecular
biology.

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Course content

What is bioinformatics? A central paradigm in bioinformatics. DNA sequence analysis.
RNA and protein secondary structure prediction. Tertiary protein structures and
their relationship to protein function. Introduction to computational tools and algorithms for
Problem-solving in molecular biology. Concepts of gene expression and technology.
Microfluids. Concept of systems biology. Regulatory structures in bioinformatics. DNA
Programming. Use of genomic and protein databases. Introduction to genetics.
engineering.

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Learning methods

lectures, projects, discussions, workshops

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	45 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	40 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

Completed activities 15, 16

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year