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23605-01 - Lecture: Computational Biology I: Quantitative Data Analysis (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Further events belonging to these CP |
23605-01 (Lecture) 23605-03 (Practical course) |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Erik van Nimwegen (erik.vannimwegen@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course provides a general introduction into quantitative analysis of data. Students will be introduced to the modern view of probability theory as a general method for reasoning with incomplete information and, guided by practical examples taken from computational biology, will get acquainted with the most important concepts and methods used in statistical analysis and modeling of data. By the end of the course students should have gained a solid understanding of the fundamentals of probabilistic analysis, and how to apply it to analyze biological data. The course also acts to introduce the probabilistic methods which are used in the more sophisticated computational biology applications that are presented in the course Computational Biology II (27247). |
| Weblink | https://adam.unibas.ch |
| Admission requirements | Students should fulfil the following prerequisites: - Mathematics Background: Although no formal requirements are made, the course assumes that students are comfortable with mathematical methods including analysis, calculus, and linear algebra, at a fairly advanced level. - Computer Science Background: Although not required, familiarity with the basic of programmings and/or usage of software such as Maple and Matlab, is helpful. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 16.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 23.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 30.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 06.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 13.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 20.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 27.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 04.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 11.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 18.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Monday 25.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Pfingstmontag |
| Monday 01.06.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Modules |
Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Methods (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Methods (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Methods (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Methods (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Module: Applications and Related Topics (Bachelor's Studies: Computer Science) Module: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences (Start of studies before 01.08.2023)) Module: Computational Sciences II (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences (Start of studies before 01.08.2023)) Module: Molecular Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | The exercises have to be solved on computers, and the results have to be sent in by email. Students are asked to discuss their solutions at the exercise sessions. Attendance of these exercise sessions is obligatory. In addition to the results of the exercises, there will be a written exam at the end of the course. Exam: 01.06.2026, 14:15-16:00 h, Ort folgt |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Biozentrum |