262005 VO Introduction to Computational Biology and Drug Discovery (2023W)

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 12.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Thursday 19.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Thursday 09.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Thursday 16.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Thursday 23.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Thursday 30.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students will learn basic concepts and methods of bioinformatics and pharmacoinformatics. The contents include: Analysis, prediction and modeling of biological macromolecules (proteins, DNA, RNA), biological databases, sequence analysis, phylogenetic analysis, gene annotation, comparative genomics, quantitative structure-activity relationships, molecular docking, virtual screening, data integration and hit-to-lead processes in drug discovery.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam, in presence. The use of additional materials is not permitted during the exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

There are no specific requirements for for the participation in this course but students will find a background in biology and/or chemistry enormously helpful.

For the successful completion of the class a minimum of 60% of the total points of the exam are required.

Examination topics

Content presented in the lecture

Reading list

Association in the course directory

ICBD

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