Syllabus for Big Data in Life Sciences
Big data i biovetenskap
Syllabus
- 5 credits
- Course code: 3FB034
- Education cycle: Second cycle
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Main field(s) of study and in-depth level:
Computer Science A1N,
Bioinformatics A1N,
Technology A1N
Explanation of codes
The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:
First cycle
- G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
- G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Second cycle
- A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
- A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
- AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
- Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Established: 2021-05-10
- Established by:
- Revised: 2021-10-26
- Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
- Applies from: Autumn 2022
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Entry requirements:
120 credits including (1) 15 credits in computer science, including 5 credits in programming, and 15 credits in biology, or (2) 15 credits within the Master's Programme in Bioinformatics, including 5 credits in programming. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Responsible department: Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences
- Other participating department(s): Faculty of Science and Technology
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student shall be able to:
- Explain theories and methods that are relevant for handling and analysis of massive datasets in life science;
- Use modern systems for handling and analysis of massive datasets in life science;
- Analyze properties of data-intensive life science applications and based on this suggest suitable strategies and architectures to meet application needs;
- Critically analyse, discuss and present solutions in writing and orally.
Content
Methodology in life science applications where concepts and methods for large scale data management are used. Processing of life science data using the programming model MapReduce such as Apache Spark. Batch system on computational clusters. Reproducible data analysis using workflow systems. Analysis using software containers and micro-service frameworks such as Kubernetes. Use of large-scale storage systems and virtualised environments. Applications in life science, for example genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, cell biology, pharmaceutical development, and AI/Machine learning.
Instruction
Lectures, guest lectures, laboratory work, seminars and group supervision. Laboratory work and seminar classes are mandatory.
Assessment
Written exam. Written and oral presentation of assignments. Active participation in seminars and laboratory work.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Other directives
This course cannot be included in the same degree as 1TD065 Big Data in Life Sciences.
Reading list
Reading list
Applies from: Autumn 2022
Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.