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301351 UE UE to Quantitative Methods in molekularbiology (2025W)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

"Vorbesprechung" (initial discussion): Wednesday, 1st October 2025, 11:15 - 12:15. Attendance is mandatory, except in case of illness or other sudden catastrophes.

Please keep in mind that only two (2) of this practical may be missed due to overlaps with other lectures/practicals. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Wednesday 01.10. 11:15 - 12:15 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 08.10. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.10. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.10. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.10. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 05.11. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 12.11. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 19.11. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 26.11. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 03.12. 14:30 - 16:30 STB/Hörsaal A Campus Vienna Biocenter 5, 1030 Wien
  • Thursday 11.12. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.12. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.01. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.01. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 21.01. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Wednesday 28.01. 14:00 - 16:00 BZB/Seminarraum 1/2, 6.Ebene 6.501/6.504, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of this practical is to teach students how to think critically and how to use statistical methodologies to support scientific research. Those who rely on so-called "artificial intelligence" will not reach this goal.

We will start by learning the statistical programming language R. Previous programming experience is not essential but will be helpful.
Then we will address selected topics discussed in the course VO 301350 "Quantitative Methods in Molecular Biology" . We will write short scripts (and run more complex ones) to simulate various data analysis tasks.

A more detailed syllabus is available from Dr. András Aszódi upon request.

Assessment and permitted materials

Permanent assessment of exercise results during the practicals. In addition, "digital homework assignments" will be solved between the practicals.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participants will be able to investigate biological questions using basic mathematical models and statistical methods.

Evaluation scale of submitted exercise solutions:
<50%: 5
<62.5%: 4
<75%: 3
<87.5%: 2
>=87.5%: 1

Examination topics

Practical exercises with R-based software.

Reading list

Will be provided during the exercises on the e-learning platform. See also the literature list of VO 301350.
Additional reading material: https://unherd.com/2025/06/will-the-university-survive-ai/

Association in the course directory

BMB 8

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