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262-6150-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BSSE , D-INFK

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Programming for Life Sciences (University of Basel)

The course must be registered for directly at Uni Basel. Uni Basel course number: 43513-01 Mind the enrolment deadlines at Uni Basel:

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Abstract

This course aims to train the students into the proficient use of programming in analyzing data derived from projects in life sciences. The format of the course includes 2 hour lectures, in which notions of software design and engineering will be discussed, and programming projects, done both in groups as well as individually.

Objective

By the end of the course, students should be comfortable with accessing and analyzing a wide variety of biological data. Concepts such as reproducibility, modularity, interoperability, and scalability will be emphasised.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the Uni Basel

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Programming for Life Sciences (University of Basel) Course at University of Basel	No time listed	2 h weekly

Offered In

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Master (More information at: )
- Advanced Courses (A total of 30 ECTS needs to be acquired in the Advanced Courses category. Thereof at least 16 ECTS in the Theory and at least 10 ECTS in the Biology category. Note that some of the lectures are being recorded: )
  - Theory (At least 16 ECTS need to be acquired in this category.)