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Introduction to bioinformatics 10 credits

The course aims to give the student a solid foundation in the basic methods of bioinformatics. It will cover the theories, algorithms and practical applications of computer-based methods for analysis of DNA sequences and protein structures. The topics to be covered include: - biological databases - homology analysis - sequence analysis (with emphasis on the package EMBOSS and UGENE) - statistics and R introduction - web-based tools for analysis - the Unix operating system - phylogeny - comparative genomics - functional genomics - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:

understand and describe the basic principles of bioinformatics

independently carry out comparisons of protein and DNA sequences, and to interpret the results

work within Unix/Linux operating systems

build a bioinformatics "workbench" with publicly-available programs that are suited to his/her own needs

use biological databases

describe the statistical methods on which bioinformatics is based

perform bioinformatics analysis and critically evaluate, validate and judge the results

Extent:
10 credits

Prerequisites
Admitted to a postgraduate program in animal science, biology, veterinary medicine, food science, nutrition, nursing, bioinformatics or similar subjects, or to a residency program in veterinary science. Some knowledge in biology or cell biology/molecular genetics.

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