- Docente: Federico Manuel Giorgi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: BIO/18
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Molecular and Cell Biology (cod. 6770)
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from Sep 30, 2025 to Dec 17, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student has acquired knowledge and skills of bioinformatics and data science, with direct applications on molecular biology, genetics, genomics and transcriptomics. In particular, the student will be able to: - Analyze nucleic acid sequences - Run basic operations of bioinformatics programming - Analyze -omics datasets, from quality control to biological interpretation - Predict mechanisms of transcriptional regulation
Course contents
Next Generation Sequencing
Bioinformatics file formats
The UNIX environment
Online Bioinformatics tools
Gene Networks
Bioinformatics databases
Cancer Bioinformatics
Sequence Acquisition
Phylogenetic Analysis
R statistical Environment
Graphics with R
Teaching methods
Hands-on lessons (a laptop during class is recommended)
Assessment methods
Quiz with multiple questions assessing the knowledge of topics covered by the course.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.Students recognized as “working students”: please consult the dedicated website https://www.unibo.it/en/study/guide-to-choosing-your-programme/balancing-study-and-work to apply for this status and to learn about the available measures.
Office hours
See the website of Federico Manuel Giorgi