Bioinformatics - Bioinformatica

Principles of mathematics 1: The aim of this course is to give the student sound mathematical basis in calculus of one or several variables and optimization in a way appropriate for a student of bioinformatics. An emphasis is given to applications and intuitive understanding of the underlying concepts. The first semester (Principles of Mathematics 1) will be devoted mainly to the study of functions of one variables, including limits, derivative and integrals. Basic optimisation results for functions of one variable will also be considered Knowledge and understanding The aim of the course is to give students a basic understanding of calculus in a way appropriate to bioinformatics students. Students will also be exposed to mathematics proofs as an example of rigorous scientific reasoning. Applying knowledge and understanding By the end of the course, students will be able to use basic mathematical tools as applied to different environments. They will also be able to interpret in a critical way results obtained by applying mathematical modelling technique. Making judgements Lectures and practical exercises will provide students with the basic ability in assessing the main strengths and weaknesses of mathematical models when used to explain empirical evidence. Communication By the end of the course, students will have basic mathematical skills that will help them to talk in an appropriate way about quantitative models. Lifelong learning skills Students are expected to develop learning skills necessary to undertake additional and more advanced studies involving mathematics and mathematical modelling in biology. Principles of Mathematics 2: The aim of this course is to give the student sound mathematical basis in calculus of one or several variables and optimization in a way appropriate for a student of bioinformatics. An emphasis is given to applications and intuitive understanding of the underlying concepts. The second semester (Principles of Mathematics 2) will be devoted mainly to the study of functions of several variables, linear algebra, and differential equations. Basic optimization results for functions of several variables will also be considered. Knowledge and understanding The aim of the course is to give students a basic understanding of calculus in a way appropriate to bioinformatics students. Students will also be exposed to mathematics proofs as an example of rigorous scientific reasoning. Applying knowledge and understanding By the end of the course, students will be able to use basic mathematical tools as applied to different environments. They will also be able to interpret in a critical way results obtained by applying mathematical modelling technique. Making judgements Lectures and practical exercises will provide students with the basic ability in assessing the main strengths and weaknesses of mathematical models when used to explain empirical evidence. Communication By the end of the course, students will have basic mathematical skills that will help them to talk in an appropriate way about quantitative models. Lifelong learning skills Students are expected to develop learning skills necessary to undertake additional and more advanced studies involving mathematics and mathematical modelling in biology.