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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students will learn how machine learning used in different bioinformatics applications.
Students will get training on scientific work, presenting research and giving feedback on other student's work.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 05.03.2021 - 28.05.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Juho Rousu

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juho Rousu

Contact information for the course (valid 01.02.2021-21.12.2112):

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CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Machine learning is one of the cornerstone technologies in bioinformatics, used in numerous tools and applications. This course probes the state of the art in selected machine learning problems and the associated methods in bioinformatics, through introductory lectures and student's own presentations in selected topics.

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Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    To be specified in MyCourses at the start of the course.

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Workload
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DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    To be specified in MyCourses at the start of the course.

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Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    T-61.6080 Special Course in Bioinformatics II, CS-E4860 Special Course in Bioinformatics.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Required: Basic knowledge in data analysis/machine learning

    Recommended: Basic knowledge in bioinformatics 

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

FURTHER INFORMATION

Details on the schedule
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