Bioinformatics

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2016/2017
Year: 
3
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2018/2019
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Language: 
Italian
Credits: 
6
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
56
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (40 hours), Laboratory (16 hours)
Requirements: 

Solid background in genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology

Written exam only, with three open questions and four multiple-choice questions

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

Acquisition of theoretical and operative skills with reference to morphologic-functional skills
Understanding the mechanisms of structural and functional evolution of biological sequences and structures
Acquisition of specific applicative skills with reference to all-purpose practical and instrumental procedures in biological research
Methods for the analysis of biological sequences. Methods for deterministic analysis of protein structures and their application to structure prediction.
Acquisition of suitable skills to develop and further gain deeper knowledge in the topics of the course and to improve continuous education in the field
Learning modern tools for querying biological databases

Introduction to Bioinformatics
Biological databases
Sequence alignment
Functional patterns and motifs
Molecular evolution
Structural analysis of proteins
Protein structural prediction
Genomics
Post-genomics
Systems biology

D.E. Krane & M.L. Raymer, "Fundamental concepts of bioinformatics", Pearson , 2002

Convenzionale

Traditional classroom lectures and practical lectures in the computer room

None

Professors