Branch Details

Bioinformatics and Biocomputing

Original title in Czech: Bioinformatika a biocomputingFITAbbreviation: MBIAcad. year: 2018/2019

Programme: Information Technology

Length of Study: 2 years

Accredited from: 1.1.2005Accredited until: 31.12.2024

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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.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIOBiometric Systemscs, en5Compulsoryyes
MATMathematical Structures in Computer Sciencecs, en5Compulsoryyes
BCO_MOG1Molecular Genetics Ics3Compulsoryyes
PDBAdvanced Database Systemscs, en5Compulsoryyes
TINTheoretical Computer Sciencecs5Compulsoryyes
STITheoretical Computer Science Seminarcs2Electiveyes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
BIFBioinformaticscs5Compulsoryyes
BINBio-Inspired Computerscs5Compulsoryyes
PRLParallel and Distributed Algorithmscs5Compulsoryyes
PP1Project Practice 1cs, en5Electiveyes
2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
PBIAdvanced Bioinformaticscs4Compulsoryyes
SEPSemester Projectcs, en5Compulsoryyes
SFCSoft Computingcs5Compulsoryyes
THEGame Theorycs4Compulsoryyes
ZZNKnowledge Discovery in Databasescs5Compulsoryyes
PP2Project Practice 2cs5Electiveyes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DIPMaster's Thesiscs, en13Compulsoryyes
Any year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
HSCHardware/Software Codesigncs, en5Compulsory-optionalHardware and Networksyes
PCSAdvanced Digital Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalHardware and Networksyes
JA3Conversation through Hot Current Issuescs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
AEUEnglish for Europecs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
FCEEnglish: Preparatory Course for FCE Examcs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
HKOCommunication Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
HPRPresentation Skillscs3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
RETRhetoriccs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
SINIntelligent Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalModern Artificial Intelligenceyes
BISInformation System Securitycs5Compulsory-optionalOperating Systems and Securityyes
ZPJaNatural Language Processing (in English)en5Compulsory-optionalData and Signal Processingno
AISInformation Systems Analysis and Designcs5Electiveyes
ACHProcessor Architecturecs5Electiveyes
BMSWireless and Mobile Networkscs5Electiveyes
C3PTroubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)cs5Electiveyes
EIPEconomics of Information Productscs5Electiveyes
FAVFormal Analysis and Verificationcs5Electiveyes
GZNGraphical and Sound Interfaces and Standardscs5Electiveyes
GJAGraphical User Interfaces in Javacs, en5Electiveyes
GUXGraphical User Interfaces in X Window Systemcs5Electiveyes
GMUGraphic and Multimedia Processorscs5Electiveyes
GALGraph Algorithmscs, en5Electiveyes
SENIntelligent Sensorscs5Electiveyes
MMOBBiological System Modellingcs4Electiveno
PGRComputer Graphicscs, en5Electiveyes
POVaComputer Vision (in English)en5Electiveyes
PGPaAdvanced Computer Graphics (in English)en5Electiveyes
PKSAdvanced Communication Systemscs5Electiveyes
PDIDistributed Application Environmentcs, en5Electiveyes
ROSaReal-Time Operating Systems (in English)en5Electiveyes
ROBaRobotics (in English)en5Electiveyes
SMTSeminar of Mathematical Structurescs2Electiveyes
SRIStrategic Management of Information Systemscs5Electiveyes
TAMaApplication Development for Mobile Devices (in English)en5Electiveyes
VYPaCompiler Construction (in English)en5Electiveyes
VINComputer Artcs5Electiveyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5Electiveyes
Any year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
ARCParallel System Architecture and Programmingcs5Compulsory-optionalHardware and Networksyes
NAVDesign of External Adapters and Embedded Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalHardware and Networksyes
PDSData Communications, Computer Networks and Protocolscs, en5Compulsory-optionalHardware and Networksyes
JA3Conversation through Hot Current Issuescs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
AEUEnglish for Europecs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
FITHistory and Philosophy of Technologycs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseno
FIKPhilosophy and the Culturecs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
HKOCommunication Skillscs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
HKAAssertiveness and Conflictscs3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
PRMFundamentals of Lawcs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
HPRPresentation Skillscs3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
RETRhetoriccs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
HVRLeadership and People Managementcs, en3Compulsory-optionalSocial Courseyes
AGSAgents and Multiagent Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalModern Artificial Intelligenceyes
EVOApplied Evolutionary Algorithmscs5Compulsory-optionalModern Artificial Intelligenceyes
SNTSimulation Tools and Techniquescs5Compulsory-optionalModern Artificial Intelligenceyes
KRYCryptographycs5Compulsory-optionalOperating Systems and Securityyes
NSBProjecting, Administration and Securitycs5Compulsory-optionalOperating Systems and Securityyes
POSAdvanced Operating Systemscs5Compulsory-optionalOperating Systems and Securityyes
KKOData Coding and Compressioncs5Compulsory-optionalData and Signal Processingyes
ZRESpeech Signal Processingcs, en5Compulsory-optionalData and Signal Processingyes
BZASecure Hardware Devicescs5Electiveyes
DFAaDigital Forensics (in English)en5Electiveyes
DJADynamic Languagescs5Electiveyes
FLPFunctional and Logic Programmingcs5Electiveyes
FVSFunctional Verification of Digital Systemscs5Electiveno
FYOPhysical Opticscs, en5Electiveyes
GISGeographical Information Systemscs5Electiveyes
WAPInternet Applicationscs5Electiveyes
LOGLogiccs5Electiveyes
MPRProject Managementcs5Electiveyes
MEKEconomics for Managerscs5Electiveyes
HMRMarketingcs5Electiveyes
MMATMatrices and Tensors Calculuscs5Electiveyes
MULMultimediacs, en5Electiveyes
OPMOptimizationcs4Electiveyes
PESPetri Netscs5Electiveyes
PISAdvanced Information Systemscs5Electiveyes
PMAProject Managercs5Electiveyes
C2PImplementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)cs5Electiveno
SLOaComplexity (in English)en5Electiveyes
C1PImplementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)cs5Electiveyes
SSPStochastic Processescs4Electiveyes
FSYSSystem Biologycs5Electiveyes
SPPFault Tolerant Systemscs5Electiveyes
UXIaUser Experience and Design of User Interfaces and Services (in English)en5Electiveyes
VIZaVisualization and CAD (in English)en5Electiveyes
VYFComputational Photographycs5Electiveyes
VGEComputational Geometrycs, en5Electiveyes
VNVHigh Performance Computationscs, en5Electiveyes
MMZSAdvanced Methods of Signal Processingcs6Electiveyes
ZPXProfessional Practice, Abroaden5Electiveyes
ZPOImage Processingcs, en5Electiveyes
All the groups of optional courses
Gr. Number of courses Courses
Hardware and Networks 1 - 9 HSC, PCS, ARC, NAV, PDS
Social Course 1 JA3 winter/summer sem., AEU winter/summer sem., FCE, FIT winter/summer sem., HKO winter/summer sem., HKA winter/summer sem., PRM winter/summer sem., HPR winter/summer sem., RET winter/summer sem., HVR winter/summer sem., FIK
Modern Artificial Intelligence 1 - 9 SIN, AGS, EVO, SNT
Operating Systems and Security 1 - 9 BIS, KRY, NSB, POS
Data and Signal Processing 1 - 9 ZPJa, KKO, ZRE