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45249-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Introduction to Python Programming for Structural & Quantitative Biology and Image Processing 1 CP

Semester fall semester 2023
Course frequency Every fall sem.
Lecturers Flavio Ackermann (flavio.ackermann@unibas.ch)
Timm Maier (timm.maier@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Adam Mazur (adam.mazur@unibas.ch)
Michael Podvinec (michael.podvinec@unibas.ch)
Content The first part of this course is a compact introduction to Python programming without assuming any previous experience. Afterwards, some important scientific aspects of Python programming will be addressed:
* Numerical Python modules: NumPy, SciPy, Pandas.
* Data visualization using Matplotlib
* Working with protein structures and sequences: Biopython and PyMOL
* Image processing with the scikit-image module

The focus will be put on acquiring practical knowledge about Python modules relevant to structural biology, numerical analysis and visualization. The course days consist of an introductory presentation on the basic concepts and best practices, followed by practical exercises, during which participants can apply the acquired skills.
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Admission requirements The course must be fully attended, otherwise the CPs can not be awarded.MsC and PhD students.
Course application Please register via: phd-biozentrum@unibas.ch.
Language of instruction English
Use of digital media No specific media used

 

Interval Weekday Time Room
Block See individual dates

Dates

Date Time Room
Monday 15.01.2024 09.15-17.00 Biozentrum, Computerraum Mango 02.081
Tuesday 16.01.2024 09.15-17.00 Biozentrum, Computerraum Mango 02.081
Wednesday 17.01.2024 09.15-17.00 Biozentrum, Computerraum Mango 02.081
Thursday 18.01.2024 09.15-17.00 Biozentrum, Computerraum Mango 02.081
Modules Cycle I: Practical and Experimental Skills (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology)
Doctorate Biochemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biochemistry)
Doctorate Biophysics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biophysics)
Doctorate Cell Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Cell Biology)
Doctorate Computational Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Computational Biology)
Doctorate Genetics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Genetics)
Doctorate Microbiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Microbiology)
Doctorate Molecular Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Molecular Biology)
Doctorate Neurobiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Neurobiology)
Doctorate Pharmacology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Pharmacology)
Doctorate Structural Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Structural Biology)
Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Nanosciences)
Assessment format continuous assessment
Assessment details Detailed information on ADAM workspace. https://adam.unibas.ch/login.php.
Assessment registration/deregistration Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration
Repeat examination no repeat examination
Scale Pass / Fail
Repeated registration as often as necessary
Responsible faculty Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch
Offered by Departement Biozentrum

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