Introduction to Bioinformatics

Course title

Code

F18W3S085

Study programme

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

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

Машинско учење или Вештачка интелигенција

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Course objectives (competences)

The goal of the course is to get the students to become acquainted with the areas and problems that cover bioinformatics, to be able to perform gene and protein sequential analysis, to use biological bases data, to learn computational methods for solving problems in the molecular biology.

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Course content

What is bioinformatics. Central paradigm in bioinformatics. DNA sequential analysis. RNA and prediction of the secondary structure of proteins. Tertiary protein structures and their relationship to protein function. Introduction to computational tools and algorithms for solving problems from molecular biology. Terms of gene expression and technology microwaves. The notion of systemic biology. Management Structures in Bioinformatics. DNA programming. Using genomic and protein bases data. Introduction to genetic engineering.

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Learning methods

lectures, projects, discussions, workshops

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

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Distribution of the available time

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

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Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

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

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Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	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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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Completed activities 15, 16

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Language of instruction

Macedonian

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Method of monitoring teaching quality

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Literature