2017-2018 / INFO0098-2

Introduction to the modeling of biological systems

Duration

25h Th, 25h Mon. WS

Number of credits

 Master in bio-informatics and modelling (120 ECTS)6 crédits 
 Master in biochemistry and molecular and cell biology (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Patrick Meyer

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The module will address the following topics:


  • Quantitative & dynamical approaches in biology;
  • Present mathematical modelling: advantages, limitations and facets;
  • Introduction to system properties such as stability, sensitivity and robustness;
  • Biological examples from gene regulation and metabolism over intra and inter-cellular signalling,...
 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of this module, the students will be able to:

  • understand and exploit the theoretical and practical considerations of mathematical modelling of biological systems;
  • design and analyse mathematical models of biochemical reaction systems;

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Traitement et Analyse Informatique de Données Biologiques (STAT077 ou INFO0115)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The module is based on ex-cathedra lectures.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

The material for this course is available at the url provided.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam: 100%

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The module will take place in the second quadrimestre at dates to be arranged.

Contacts

Prof. Patrick Meyer
Institut de Botanique, B22 (P70)
homepage.meyerp.com/contact