Study Programmes 2015-2016
| GBIO0030-1 | ||
| Computational approaches to statistical generics | ||
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Duration :
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| 25h Th, 15h Pr, 35h Proj. | ||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Kristel Van Steen | ||
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language | ||
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester | ||
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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | ||
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Course contents :
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In this course we focus on "from statistical to biological interactions". The course is not a classic course but a project-driven one, with face-to-face meeting moments to give theoretical and practical background information. The theoretical part will cover the following topics:
The content of the course may be adapted during the year, depending on needs of the students |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The following aspects of the analysis pipeline constitute "learning outcomes": 1) data cleansing (quality control), 2) selection of the appropriate tool and correct implementation of it, 3) understanding the pros and cons of the selected tool, 4) grasping the analysis context, 5) being able to adequately interpret the analysis results. | ||
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| A background in biomedicine or informatics is a pro. | ||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course is a project-driven one: assignments are given that, all together, constitute a project. Approximately 4 theoretical sessions are organized, during which general aspects related to the project work are explained (see "course content"). In-between sessions may be organized to help out the students with the practical work (upon request). | ||
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face. | ||
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Recommended or required readings :
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| There is no mandatory textbook. Useful references will be given as the course progresses. All course material is posted on the websites
http://www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~kvansteen/ (theory) http://www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~chaichoompu/CK/?Courses (practice) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Students are assessed via project work, the defense of which serves as oral exam. This holds true for both examination sessions (i.e., in June and in August). Evaluation criteria are 1) the clarity of the presented work (slides / report), 2) correctness and accuracy, 3) originality and provided background information (with links to the theoretical course notes), 4) presentation skills, and 5) general understanding (assessed via questions-answers while discussing the presented work). | ||
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Course language: English
The course is organized in the second semester. The detailed calendar and announcements are available on the course website. Oral exam in June |
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Contacts :
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| Kristel Van Steen - e-mail kristel.vansteen@ulg.ac.be
Assistant: Kridsadakorn Chaichoompu - e-mail kridsadakorn.cha@gmail.com Preferred contact mode: e-mail (include GBIO0030 in the subject title) or personal contact, after a lecture or by appointment |
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