Special course:
Computational Methods in Genomics (4 cr) P
Lecturer: prof. Sami Khuri (San Jose State University)
Date: Aug. 2–13, 2010
Registration: Send email to kalle.karhutkk.fi
Homepage: http://www.cs.sjsu.edu/~khuri/Aalto_2010/Lectures: Mo–Fr 10–12 am
Lab sessions: Tu & Th 2–4 pm
Location: Aalto University, School of Science and Technology, Computer Science Building, Konemiehentie 2, Espoo
(Building #30 on the campus map)Language: English
Course code and name: T-106.6200 – Special Course in Software Techniques
Professor in charge: Jorma Tarhio (Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering)
Inquiries: khuri
Abstract: The course investigates the main algorithms used in Bioninformatics. It starts with a brief overview of traditional sequence analysis methods and then investigates sophisticated and cutting-edge computational methods and algorithms for the analysis of complex biological sequence data. Lecture topics include Hidden Markov Models for pattern recognition, conducting profile-based searches and transmembrane protein structure prediction; microarray analysis; the use of SNPs and haplotypes in genomic variation, in pharmacogenomics, in genome-wide association studies and in personalized medicine. The course is self contained and does not assume any background knowledge in biology, although an interest is molecular biology is important.
The course will also be complemented by a few hands-on lab sessions (practicals) that will allow the participants to practice with some of the major tools and databases. Students will be given projects that will have to be completed and submitted within two months of the end of the course.
Note: The contents are different from the special course given by Prof. Khuri in August 2008.