Branch Details

Bioinformatics and biocomputing

Original title in Czech: Bioinformatika a biocomputingFITAbbreviation: MBIAcad. year: 2017/2018

Programme: Information Technology

Length of Study: 2 years

Accredited from: 30.6.2014Accredited until: 31.12.2022

Profile

Students will get acquainted with the advanced algorithms for processing, analysis and presentation of biological data, in particular genomic and proteomic data. In addition to the use of the standard algorithms, students will be able to develop new algorithms in this area. Students will become familiar with the concepts of molecular genetics and with standard biological databases. Students will be able to communicate with biologists and work in multidisciplinary teams. The knowledge acquired by studying the biological systems will be used for understanding bio-inspired computing systems. Students will get acquainted with the principles of natural computing, in particular, with evolutionary design, evolvable systems, DNA computing, fuzzy computing, neural computing and unconventional computing. Students will be able to integrate the bio-inspired principles into existing systems in order to improve their efficiency.

Key learning outcomes

Student of the branch acquire deeper knowledge in the bioinformatics and natural computing. This give him knowledge and skills base to analyse, design and verification of problems of biological databases as well as use, design, implement and accelerate algorithms for analysis of the biological data. He/she is able to apply natural computing algorithms (evolutionary algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems etc.) in the complex design and optimization problems.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples


  • A graduate has good insight into bioinformatics and natural computing; he/she is familiar with concepts of molecular genetics. A graduate can utilized biological databases as well as use, design, implement and accelerate algorithms for analysis of the biological data. He/she is able to apply natural computing algorithms (evolutionary algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems etc.) in the complex design and optimization problems.
  • A graduate has good insight into information technology, particularly into advanced database systems, theoretical computer science, hardware/software codesign and parallel and distributed algorithms.
  • A graduate is ready for development, operation and management of bioinformatic computer systems, further for the research and development work in the area of methods, tools and technologies for bio-inspired computing systems. He/she is able to perform an experimental work, analyze and interpret data. He/she is able to work individually or in a team, present the results in written or oral form and further educate him/her-self.
  • A carrier is possible in professions such as bioinformatic system developer, system integrator, programmer, and database/information system administrator in biotechnological companies, health service or police. Graduates in this specialization can use their education in development and research divisions of the companies dealing with methods, tools and technologies for bioinformatic system development and further in companies which utilize artificial intelligence principles in their products.

Guarantor


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIOBiometric Systemscs, en5Compulsory-Cr,ExP - 39 / L - 6 / PR - 7yes
MATMathematical Structures in Computer Sciencecs, en5Compulsory-ExP - 39 / COZ - 13yes
PDBAdvanced Database Systemscs, en5Compulsory-Cr,ExP - 26 / COZ - 6 / Cp - 6 / PR - 14yes
TINTheoretical Computer Sciencecs5Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
STITheoretical Computer Science Seminarcs2Elective-Cryes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIFBioinformaticscs5Compulsory-ExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
BINBio-Inspired Computerscs5Compulsory-ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
PRLParallel and Distributed Algorithmscs5Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
PBIAdvanced Bioinformaticscs4Compulsory-ExP - 20 / Cp - 13 / PR - 6yes
SEPTerm Projectcs, en5Compulsory-GCryes
SFCSoft Computingcs5Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
THEGame Theorycs4Compulsory-Cr,Exyes
ZZNKnowledge Discovery in Databasescs5Compulsory-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DIPMaster's Thesiscs, en13Compulsory-CrPR - 169yes
Any year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
AEUEnglish for Europecs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExCOZ - 26yes
FCEEnglish: Preparatory Course for FCE Examcs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
BISInformation System Securitycs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrP - 26yes
HSCHardware/Software Codesigncs, en5Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
SINIntelligent Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-Exyes
HKOCommunication Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
PCSAdvanced Digital Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 26 / Cp - 10 / PR - 16yes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
HPRPresentation Skillscs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
HPOPersonality Psychologycs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
RETRhetoriccs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
ZPJaNatural Language Processingen5Compulsory-optional-Exno
AISInformation Systems Analysis and Designcs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
ACHProcessor Architecturecs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / Cp - 10 / PR - 13yes
BMSWireless and Mobile Networkscs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
EIPEconomics of Information Productscs5Elective-ExP - 26 / COZ - 6 / Cp - 12 / PR - 8yes
FAVFormal Analysis and Verificationcs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
GZNGraphical and Sound Interfaces and Standardscs5Elective-ExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
GJAGraphical User Interfaces in Javacs, en5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
GUXGraphical User Interfaces in X Window Systemcs5Elective-ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
GMUGraphic and Multimedia Processorscs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
GALGraph Algorithmscs, en5Elective-ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
SENIntelligent Sensorscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
PGRComputer Graphicscs, en5Elective-ExP - 39 / Cp - 6 / PR - 7yes
POVaComputer Visionen5Elective-Exyes
PGPaAdvanced Computer Graphics (in English)en5Elective-ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
PKSAdvanced Communication Systemscs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / L - 6 / PR - 7yes
PDIDistributed Application Environmentcs, en5Elective-ExP - 26 / Cp - 6 / PR - 20yes
ROBaRoboticsen5Elective-Exyes
SMTSeminar of Mathematical Structurescs2Elective-Cryes
SRIStrategic Management of Information Systemscs5Elective-Exyes
TAMaApplication Development for Mobile Devicesen5Elective-GCryes
VYPaCompiler Constructionen5Elective-Exyes
VINComputer Artcs5Elective-GCryes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5Elective-Cryes
Any year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Prof.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
AGSAgents and Multiagent Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 26 / Cp - 13 / PR - 13yes
EVOApplied Evolutionary Algorithmscs5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 26 / Cp - 8 / PR - 18yes
ARCParallel System Architecture and Programmingcs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExP - 39 / Cp - 12 / PR - 13yes
FIKPhilosophy and the Culturecs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrP - 26yes
KKOData Coding and Compressioncs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExP - 26 / PR - 26yes
HKOCommunication Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
KRYCryptographycs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExP - 26 / PR - 13yes
NAVDesign of External Adapters and Embedded Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 26 / L - 16 / PR - 10yes
NSBProjecting, Administration and Securitycs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,ExP - 26 / L - 12 / PR - 6yes
POSAdvanced Operating Systemscs5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
HPRPresentation Skillscs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
PDSData Communications, Computer Networks and Protocolscs, en5Compulsory-optional-ExP - 39 / COZ - 4 / L - 2 / PR - 7yes
HPOPersonality Psychologycs3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
RETRhetoriccs, en3Compulsory-optional-Cryes
SNTSimulation Tools and Techniquescs5Compulsory-optional-Cr,Exyes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optional-CrCOZ - 26yes
ZRESpeech Signal Processingcs, en5Compulsory-optional-Exyes
DJADynamic Languagescs5Elective-ExP - 26 / Cp - 6 / PR - 20yes
FLPFunctional and Logic Programmingcs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 12 / PR - 14yes
FVSFunctional Verification of Digital Systemscs5Elective-ExP - 26 / L - 8 / PR - 18yes
FYOPhysical Opticscs, en5Elective-ExP - 26 / COZ - 13 / PR - 13yes
WAPInternet Applicationscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
LOGLogiccs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / COZ - 26yes
MPRProject Managementcs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / COZ - 4 / Cp - 2 / PR - 20yes
MEKEconomics for Managerscs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / COZ - 26yes
MMATMatrices and Tensors Calculuscs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 18 / O - 8yes
MULMultimediacs, en5Elective-ExP - 26 / Cp - 13 / PR - 13yes
OPMOptimizationcs4Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / Cp - 13yes
PESPetri Netscs5Elective-ExP - 39 / Cp - 6 / PR - 7yes
PISAdvanced Information Systemscs5Elective-Cr,ExP - 39 / PR - 13yes
PMAProject Managercs5Elective-GCrP - 26 / COZ - 26yes
ROSaReal-Time Operating Systemsen5Elective-Exyes
SLOaComplexityen5Elective-Exyes
SSPStochastic Processescs4Elective-Cr,ExP - 26 / CPP - 13yes
STMStrategic Managementcs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
SPPFault Tolerant Systemscs5Elective-Cr,Exyes
VIZaVisualization and CADen5Elective-GCryes
VYFComputational Photographycs5Elective-GCryes
VGEComputational Geometrycs, en5Elective-Exyes
VNVHigh Performance Computationscs, en5Elective-Exyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5Elective-Cryes
ZPOImage Processingcs, en5Elective-Exyes